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| Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra program |
The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra presented their March concert at Bass Hall. The Travelling Toe and several Dear Friends attended the Sunday afternoon performance.
Ward Stare was the guest conductor. The program stated with the playing of the"Star Spangled Banner".
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| Ward Stare Guest Conductor |
The first selection on the program was "Four Scottish Dances" written by Malcolm Arnold. As noted by Ken Meltzer in the program notes,"....are a brilliant fusion of the folk and classical traditions". As the music played, images were brought forth of kilts and tartans at a Scottish fling.
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| Malcolm Arnold 1921-2006 |
The second piece on the program was "Serenade for Tenor, Horn and Strings", written by Benjamin Britten. What an unusual combination, voice, horn and strings. As Mr. Meltzer noted in the program, "The Serenade is a haunting and evocative setting of poems (spanning five centuries), that focus on the subjects of dusk and night". Before the last poem was song, horn player, Molly Norcross left the stage. Paul Appleby, sang the last sonnet and after a brief pause, from far off stage, Ms. Norcross played a plaintive ending to echo what had been sung. .
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| Benjamin Britten 1913-1976 |
Both solosits and the orchestra received extended applause. Mr. Appleby had a beautiful lyrical tenor voice. Ms. Norcross, is the Principle Horn player of the FWSO.
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| Paul Appleby soloist - tenor |
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| Molly Norcross soloist - horn |
After a brief intermission, the program ended with "Symphony No 7 in A Major" written by Ludwig van Beethoven. Notes from the program, "When Beethoven's Seventh was first performed, many were shocked by the work's irrepressible energy and cumulative power. More than two centuries after the premier, the work continues to amaze audiences with it's dramatic fire. It remains one of the most thrilling of all symphonic creations."
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| Ludwig van Beethoven 1770-1827 |
Oh wow!!! What an amazing performance! This music will indeed keep you engaged all the time it is being played and as it comes to it's final majestic conclusion!!
Mr.Stare, was very animated and full of energy as he conducted the program. He interacted very well with audience members and musicals as well. Hopefully a return engagement will be forthcoming.
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