Yes, the path not taken.... I would love to be part of the spectacle of it. I will make an effort.... but being far away, I don't like my chances.
The show I will not want to miss is in July next year... Shore is coming here to conduct the Seattle Symphony to LoTR.... THAT will be neat.
Which reminds me.....
It's onsale on Nov 25th! (Which means it will be leaked online about 4 weeks before that!)