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Night at the Symphony

stand-by conductor Jorge Mester was replacing Conductor Maximiano Valdes. The first part featured the music of German composer, Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) with the piece, Tragic Overture. Research sought on Mr. Brahms indicated that he was very critical of himself and at one point burned all that he wrote before the age of 19 as well as some sketches of later masterpieces. It is this turmoil within oneself, which later was reflected in his piece of music why I believe this work for that night. An intense piece of music, full of life, requiring if not demanding audience attention. The history that could be sought on Tragic Overture pertained chiefly to the naming of the piece. Apparently Brahms thought that the work should be titled “Melancholy Overture,” but decided against this because the name Tragic Overture sounded better to the ear. According to some critics though, the original title, Melancholy Overture fits better than Tragic Overture because it describes the mood of the work better.Brahms' Tragic Overture started very lively, robust, and energetic. Most notably the stringed instruments, such as the violin, cellos, and violas that led a fast pace for other instruments to follow and focused any deviation from audience attention to the stage. It was during this first part of the performance that I noticed the conductor’s passion for the music. Not so much as attention to detail as was which was discovered in a later parts, but the conductor moving his hands simultaneously, in fast rhythmic like motions.The interlude into the second part of the performance was closed by audience applause and the introduction of guest cellist Antonio Meneses. A special place for Mr. Meneses was made, and he was seated next to the conductor, Jorge Mester. The second work for the night was Edward Elgar’s, Cello Concerto in E minor. Edward Elgar (1857-1934) was an English composer and research sought suggested that up...

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