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| MAP OF ITALY VIVA ITALIA! |
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| Marcelo Lehninger |
The first selection played was the opera overture to L'italiana in Algers or as we know it, Italian Girl in Algers. It was composed by Gioachino Rossini in 1813 and was an enjoyable and lively performance. Additionally, Mr. Lehninger was excellent in leading the orchestra.
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| Gioachino Rossini 1792-1868 |
After a short intermission to re-set the stage, the feature soloist, Caroline Goulding, violinist, walked to center stage to being her performance. The piece she played was Violin Concerto, No 1 in D Major by Nicolo Paganini. Ms. Goulding's technical skills were front and center on this performance. Paganini is known for composing difficult and challenging passages that test a violinist's abilities. Ms. Goulding was more than equal to the task. The one little negative note was that by referring to the musical score during the performance, Mrs. Goulding did not interact or connect directly to audience members much However, her performance was enthusiastically received and it earned a lengthily standing ovation. Ms. Goulding did not seem inclined to do an encore, but Mr. Lehninger encouraged her to return to the stage. And The Travelling Toe is so glad that she did, as she played a Bach piece that was just lovely.
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| Caroline Goulding violinist |
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| Nicolo Paganini 1782-1840 |
After the usual 20 minute intermission, the orchestra returned to the stage and Mr. Lehninger to the podium, for the closing number. Once again, a composition celebrating Italy, Symphony No.4, A Minor (Italian" was played. Felix Mendelssohn, completed the piece in 1833 while he was staying in Italy. The piece had its premier in London under Mendelssohn's direction.
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| Felix Mendelssohn 1809-1847 |
Mr. Lehninger was an exciting and animated conductor. Here is hoping he will be invited to return to Fort Worth again soon.
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| Bass Hall Fort Worth, Texas |
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra Musicians
Bass Hall
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