“It may be a long while before music fans can again attend a concert in an established club or venue, but music has still managed to flourish during quarantine” in the L.A. metro region, writes Jessica Gelt in Saturday’s (8/1) Los Angeles Times. “Musicians, longing to connect with friends and neighbors, and eager to practice their art, have taken to their porches, patios, driveways, yards and even vehicles to play for passersby. The unexpected melodies have brought … a sense of emotional togetherness during a time of physical distance.” The article includes musicians in multiple genres. “Jonathan and Cathy Karoly, cello and flute, are devoted musicians and members of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, which is not performing through at least the end of the year.… The couple … began to perform weekly porch recitals … featuring works by Bach, Turina, Mozart, Saint-Saëns, Piazzolla and more. Neighbors regularly gather, sitting … in the Karoly’s front yard, soaking in the sounds of longed-for concert halls and feeling thankful for a few moments of peace and pleasure. ‘We’ve both been in the orchestra for almost 25 years,’ says Cathy. ‘For me it’s not an option to stop playing, especially at a time like this.’ ”
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