Hi jjbeason14 ... thanks for the topic.
Based upon last Saturday's experience, I've discovered another option that, for me, beats the simple playback of a live recording. My Peers will remember the 1970's live television music variety show, "The Midnight Special." The show was simultaneously broadcasted by FM radio stations in stereo sound. Despite the small screens, it was exciting, drawing big name acts. Saturday, my wife and I drove a couple hours north to eastern Maine as a getaway weekend, and attended:
Metropolitan Opera | In Cinemas (metopera.org)
The opera was the Italian "Fedora" with English subtitles. Now, I'm the same guy who posted a response last week saying I much prefer listening to 2 channel in a darkened room, with just the glow of tubes. Well, the Metropolitan Opera is not just any cut-rate production. The orchestra, the camera work, the video and audio were engaging, engrossing and just plain old fun for us. We chanced into a dear friend and shared a plate. Highly recommended!
More Peace, Pin (bold print for old eyes)