COMPOSER: Antonin Dvorak
GENRE: symphony
PERFORMANCE: Friday, March 21st at Powell Hall with David Robertson conducting
A great piece, classic. I remember vividly my experience listening to this in Vienna in the fall of 2005. Can't remember if I have heard it live since then, until tonight. The English horn was beautiful.
Thursday, March 27, 2014
Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35 by Korngold
COMPOSER: Erich Wolfgang Korngold
GENRE: violin concerto
PERFORMANCE: Friday, March 21st at Powell Hall with Gil Shaham on violin and David Robertson conducting
To be honest, I enjoyed watching Mr. Shaham so much more than Mr. Bell (last fall). Both are undoubtedly skilled violinists, with incredible talent. But it wasn't about that for me. It was the experience Mr. Shaham created. He didn't just perform. He played, for me, and every one in the audience. It was engaging, interactive, as he played to you, stepping toward the audience, inviting us in, creating more than music, creating an experience. Every eye was attentively watching him as he drew us in to journey with him in this brilliant musical piece. I loved the music as well, the way it contained joy, brilliance, and technical skill. Thanks to Mr. Shaham, this is a performance I will cherish forever.
GENRE: violin concerto
PERFORMANCE: Friday, March 21st at Powell Hall with Gil Shaham on violin and David Robertson conducting
To be honest, I enjoyed watching Mr. Shaham so much more than Mr. Bell (last fall). Both are undoubtedly skilled violinists, with incredible talent. But it wasn't about that for me. It was the experience Mr. Shaham created. He didn't just perform. He played, for me, and every one in the audience. It was engaging, interactive, as he played to you, stepping toward the audience, inviting us in, creating more than music, creating an experience. Every eye was attentively watching him as he drew us in to journey with him in this brilliant musical piece. I loved the music as well, the way it contained joy, brilliance, and technical skill. Thanks to Mr. Shaham, this is a performance I will cherish forever.
Bright Kingdoms, Kingdoms of Innocence
COMPOSER: Ingram Marshall
GENRE: orchestra and recorded sounds
PERFORMANCE: Friday, March 21st at Powell Hall with David Robertson conducting
This piece was so moving to me. I absolutely loved how I connected with the use of the hen, "Abide with Me." It made the piece so special and personal for me as I listened. I was very much intrigued by the use of recorded sounds, and loved that it utilized a boys choir, reminds me of my time in Vienna. So many personal elements lined up with me and my life to make this piece memorable. I believe the composer was in attendance at this performance, and I was grateful to hear this creation of his.
GENRE: orchestra and recorded sounds
PERFORMANCE: Friday, March 21st at Powell Hall with David Robertson conducting
This piece was so moving to me. I absolutely loved how I connected with the use of the hen, "Abide with Me." It made the piece so special and personal for me as I listened. I was very much intrigued by the use of recorded sounds, and loved that it utilized a boys choir, reminds me of my time in Vienna. So many personal elements lined up with me and my life to make this piece memorable. I believe the composer was in attendance at this performance, and I was grateful to hear this creation of his.
Sibelius Violin Concerto
COMPOSER: Jean Sibelius
GENRE: vioiln concerto
PERFORMANCE: Saturday, November 30th, 2013 at Powell Hall with the St. Louis Symphony, conducted by David Robertson
My first attendance to Powell Hall. Love the antiquated style of the hall. Also, loved the performance by Mr. Bell.
GENRE: vioiln concerto
PERFORMANCE: Saturday, November 30th, 2013 at Powell Hall with the St. Louis Symphony, conducted by David Robertson
My first attendance to Powell Hall. Love the antiquated style of the hall. Also, loved the performance by Mr. Bell.
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