Later, the strings came in as an accompanying section along with the guitar playing chords. After the English horn finished the melodic solo, Mr. Williams played the melodic line, which is almost identical to that of the English horn. Mr. Williams’s solo was very melancholic, yet uplifting. Both the soloist and the orchestra were very sensitive to harmonic changes and drama during the movement. The cadenza was very impressive musically and technically.
I enjoyed listening to them and not being startled every 30 seconds by the drums pounding in or the horns suddenly sounding out of no where. In this sense, I very much enjoyed listening to this orchestra in a different way then I enjoyed the other musical performances we went to see. When Joshua Bell came out to do his solo, it was actually very funny because he completely changed the mood of the night by playing “Yankee Doodle” on his violin. The whole mood
The Levy Piano Quintet Although my ears are not exactly trained to interpret and understand classical music like modern music, I still came away impressed, but at the same time somewhat confused by this performance. Kean Hall was packed to capacity, so it was a good thing I had someone buy my ticket in advance. Frank Ezra Levy is a French-born, world-renowned performer and composer. According to the program, to this date he has more than one hundred published works to his credit, including four symphonies. In the first piece, the instruments played are the piano and violin.
For example, the song at times changes from a quiet saxophone soli, to a loud shout chorus, to a uniquely created improvised solo. The second track on this album—“Love Theme from Hair”—is my favorite on the CD. I like this song because it is a soft ballad that is simplistically happy. Mike Vax delves into this tune and explores range, melody and emotion as the featured soloist. This song is not a standard or an original, but it holds a special place in my jazz repertoire.
The rhythm and tempo become over the top and in my opinion, it goes from amazing piano work to what seems to just be noise. The Island track wasn’t so bad and I really enjoyed the overall texture of this song. His music again becomes far too erratic when the Rubric track begins to play and I just couldn’t get into it. Even though I didn’t much like this selection, I can appreciate the work and dedication it takes to compose this
However, the third song concertino for clarinet, played by Frank Bencriscutto. He did prove his talent in playing clarinet, but he was really nervous. I feel like he is too nervous to breathe. The Piece I Enjoyed the Most: Celebrations Reason: it was the first song of the whole concert, which is also my favorite one by John Zdechlik. It was beautiful melodies, the brisk pace of hearty, full of a kind of vitality and vigor up.
Piotr Ilyitch Tchaikovsky wrote many pieces of music but found his love in soft classical pieces. Although he lived a life that was not always classical, such as his homosexuality and his ill-fated marriage, he did make classical music come to life. The 1812 Overture was not his favorite piece but it is one of the most famous works that is associated with him. In his life, the elements, and the meaning of the piece, the listener can get a better insight of how Tchaikovsky came to get his fame. Piotr Ilyitch Tchaikovsky was a brilliant composer, composing such pieces as Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, and 1812 Overture.
For them this song always brings fond memories and we can see it, when Ilsa is sitting adjacent to Sam’s piano quietly enjoying this song. Casablanca is not only admired for its music, but also for excellent actors, who transmit their characters’ situations very well. I love the acting of Rick because at all times he shows an incredible personality. He’s intimidating, but also respectable. However, this also shows as he faces his loneliness when smoking a cigarette, plays a game of chess unopposed and is always taking sips from his glass of wine.
- In the piece, Magnificat, the sensual level is introduced immediately as it gives off a peaceful vibe with its’ major key and smooth notes. Gradually, the piece begins to portray a lot of energy from the quick, allegro speed and the wide range. As the choir sings, “Magnificat”, at the end of the word the pitch is raised and you begin to expect it each time they sing it. The first part of this piece, the runs are quite smooth allowing for the change in range to be smooth as well. The second part slows down greatly, giving off a more soothing vibe.
The piece In the Hall of the Mountain King has a very familiar melody, so it was very enjoyable to listen to. By starting off with a low bassoon timbre, the scene was set very well. The mood of an eerie, spooky night was set well with the low register notes. As the piece goes on the melody is apparent throughout, but the tempo speeds up. By speeding up the tempo and adding more instruments every time the melody is played, the composer is able to depict the increased fear of the “character” in the “story” portrayed through the piece.