I would be most comfortable at a Hindustani music concert. This is because I have studied classical Hindustani music from a young age. Since I am most familiar with this type of music, I am able to fully appreciate the skill level necessary to perform with such confidence and voice control. With prior knowledge of this type of music, in addition to the textbook’s description, I definitely think this is the type of performance that I would prefer. I’ve been involved in multiple concerts like this and have attended many as well, so I’ve seen both sides of this concert (as a performer and as an audience member) and I continue to enjoy them. As stated in the textbook, the artists sometimes do not decide what they will perform until they are right up on stage which I find amazing. It takes a lot of skill, practice, and confidence to be able to go on stage without knowing what exactly what you’ll be performing. It allows the vocalist to improvise and basically showcase their voice and control skills. Classical music is heavily dependent on timing, which is produced  via the taals that the tabla plays, so it is extremely entertaining to watch the vocalist perform taans (basically alap but faster and in timing) and return back to their bandish (the musical/lyrical piece they perform that is based off of the raag) with such ease. 

Recently, I attended a performance by a Indian classical vocalist in a park when I went to Canada over the summer and it was an amazing experience. The audience all remained seated and listened intently, no video recording was permitted so there was just everyone enjoying the music in the moment and not worrying about recording it for later usage. The performers usually do a bit of talking before performing a piece; They introduce the piece, the year it was created, the raag it is based off of, etc. During the actual performance, usually not much singing along with classical music as it’s format is unpredictable and decided in the moment. Some artists do perform non-classical pieces in which audience members will sing along (similar to that of the khalid concert). 

    I would probably feel most uncomfortable at a symphony orchestra just because it’s extremely formal. The audience is also seated much farther away from the performers which makes it hard to connect where there is a distinct separation. I personally don’t listen to much classical music so I am unfamiliar with the pieces and the texture of that type of music. Even though it lasts about the same duration as a Hindustani concert, I would probably feel a bit restless sitting for so long and not being fully able to appreciate the music as it is pretty unfamiliar to me. There is also no interaction with the audience and the audience is supposed to be quiet and attentive the entire performance. Although this is how I feel, I’m still open to the idea of attending one to see how I feel about the experience.