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| JAN 2018 FWSO program |
The January Symphony program was titled "Nights In The Gardens Of Spain".
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| Conductor, Miguel Harth-Bedoya |
Miguel Harth-Bedoya was at the podium to conduct the FWSO. The first selection of the program was, "Nights In The Gardens Of Spain". The composition was written by
Manuel de Falla. Program notes written by Ken Meltzer, provide an insight to this musical selection:
As with many of Falla's greatest compositions, "Night In The Gardens Of Spain" is a masterful, captivating synthesis of classical music and Spanish Folk culture.
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| Manuel de Falla 1876-1946 |
This was a wonderful and dramatic piece of music. Manuel de Falla has written many exciting pieces of music and it is always delightful to hear them. With Joaquin Achucarro featured at the piano, he added that extra magical component. As a side note,
Mr. Achucarro was celebrating his 85th birthday! He has an astounding touch with those piano keys!
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| Joaquin Achucarro |
After extended applause, the second piece of music began, once again featuring pianist Joaquin Achucarro.
This composition, "Raposdia Espanola" was written Issac Albeniz. He was a gifted composer writing operas, as well as orchestra and chamber works. T he program notes describe this piece of music as follows:
The "Spanish Rhapsody" includes several Spanish dances concluding with the brilliant Esudiantina.
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| Issac Albeniz 1860-1909 |
After a standing ovation and extended applause, Mr. Achucarro, returned to the piano for an encore. He chose a lovely piece of music, "Nocturne For The Left Hand:, written by Alexander Scriabin. This was such a lovely piece and he played it gloriously.
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| Alexander Scriabin 1871-1915 (he certainly sports a stylish mustache) |
After the intermission the musicians and Maestro Harth-Bedoya returned to the stage for the closing numbers. It was "Intermezzo From Goyescas" and Iberia from "Images".
Due to left over issues with the bronchitis attack, The Travelling Toe had to leave at intermission and was unable to hear these lovely pieces of work.
Another awesome day with the FWSO!
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