SYSO: An Astonishing Young Orchestra in our Midst
Over every five years or so, the Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestra experiences 100% turnover. How many musical groups contend with … Continue reading SYSO: An Astonishing Young Orchestra in our Midst
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A Blissful Autumn Afternoon With the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber Orchestra
On October 26, the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber Orchestra performed their season opener concert at Wallingford’s Chapel Performance Space, featuring a delightful program of music by Hector Berlioz and Igor Stravinsky. Continue reading A Blissful Autumn Afternoon With the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber Orchestra
NPR’s Christopher O’Riley Takes Liszt Over the Top
There’s no doubt about O’Riley’s ability. There were beautiful moments of thoughtful touch, sensitive phrasing, fine technique throughout, but in fast, dense and loud passages—and Liszt loved these and inserted them as major portions of his compositions—O’Riley tended to go overboard and the results often were not as clean as they might have been. Continue reading NPR’s Christopher O’Riley Takes Liszt Over the Top
A Colorful Seattle Symphony Concert Showcases SSO Players
Berlioz’ Roman Carnival Overture and one of two Debussy Nocturnes: Fêtes (Festivals), made a fascinating juxtaposition of two French composers’ ideas on street celebrations. Berlioz’ Roman one is almost rambunctious in its exuberance, pulsing with life. Debussy’s street procession starts much lighter-textured but is equally exciting and joyous as you hear it coming closer and closer then fading into the distance. Continue reading A Colorful Seattle Symphony Concert Showcases SSO Players