Well, yesterday was the premiere of the lotr symphony on the European mainland, and I was there!
It was absolutely wonderful, very moving, and the ovation Howard Shore got afterwards was overwelming.
Apparently Tolkien's great grand son was invited as a special guest, which was surprising, according to the newsbulletin here, because Tolkien's familiy wasn't too happy with the movies.
I would suggest anyone to go, if the show is near your place.
