2008 Woodie Awards
Strings, spring and other things: Strings, spring and other things:
Jimmy Faseler
Issue date: 4/13/07 Section: Gallery
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The Southwest Baptist University Chamber Orchestra performed "A Sspring Concert" April 3 in Meyer Recital Hall.
The Chamber Orchestra, conducted by director of instrumental studies, Dr. Brian Hopwood, performed an assortment of different music to fit any listener's palate. With a mixture of softer songs like "Lullaby" by William Hofeldt, gut-wrenching, moving pieces like "Ashokan Farewell" by Jay Ungar and light-hearted up-beat songs like "Folk Tune and Fiddle Dance" by Percy Fletcher, the show kept the audience interested and wondering what could be next.
The night started with "Serenade for Orchestra" by Norman Leyden. "Serenade" is a four-chapter piece; each movement is almost a song in itself and has a different melody and genre of its own. This piece stuck out in my mind because of the diversity within itself.
After two songs, the Orchestra removed themselves from the front of the stage and left only seniors Chie Komamiya, Megan Ross, Alyson Browning and accompanist Robyn Rudolf to perform "Requiem, op. 66." Komamiya, Ross and Browning performed with the cello, while Rudolf supported with the piano.
The piece was very impressive, each individual worked very tightly with one another to make one uniform piece. The tempo was consistent and the song itself was very soothing.
"Ashokan Farewell" was another very enjoyable piece. It had a blue-grass / Irish folk sound that reminded me of Civil War music. Oddly enough, the main theme song for "The Civil War," a PBS show on the civil war. I really enjoyed this piece, especially freshman Jonathan Shih's violin solo.
My favorite song of the night was "Russian Sailors' Dance" from The Red Poppy by Reinhold Glière. This song was the best way to end the concert.
By the time the powerful ending came, the sudden silence left the audience in awe, with a few audible wows. But most importantly it left the audience wanting more.
Ending a concert with the audience craving more is the best way to end. So often we will see a show, wishing and praying for the ending. But with this show, I was hoping for the last song just to last a little longer.
The Chamber Orchestra, conducted by director of instrumental studies, Dr. Brian Hopwood, performed an assortment of different music to fit any listener's palate. With a mixture of softer songs like "Lullaby" by William Hofeldt, gut-wrenching, moving pieces like "Ashokan Farewell" by Jay Ungar and light-hearted up-beat songs like "Folk Tune and Fiddle Dance" by Percy Fletcher, the show kept the audience interested and wondering what could be next.
The night started with "Serenade for Orchestra" by Norman Leyden. "Serenade" is a four-chapter piece; each movement is almost a song in itself and has a different melody and genre of its own. This piece stuck out in my mind because of the diversity within itself.
After two songs, the Orchestra removed themselves from the front of the stage and left only seniors Chie Komamiya, Megan Ross, Alyson Browning and accompanist Robyn Rudolf to perform "Requiem, op. 66." Komamiya, Ross and Browning performed with the cello, while Rudolf supported with the piano.
The piece was very impressive, each individual worked very tightly with one another to make one uniform piece. The tempo was consistent and the song itself was very soothing.
"Ashokan Farewell" was another very enjoyable piece. It had a blue-grass / Irish folk sound that reminded me of Civil War music. Oddly enough, the main theme song for "The Civil War," a PBS show on the civil war. I really enjoyed this piece, especially freshman Jonathan Shih's violin solo.
My favorite song of the night was "Russian Sailors' Dance" from The Red Poppy by Reinhold Glière. This song was the best way to end the concert.
By the time the powerful ending came, the sudden silence left the audience in awe, with a few audible wows. But most importantly it left the audience wanting more.
Ending a concert with the audience craving more is the best way to end. So often we will see a show, wishing and praying for the ending. But with this show, I was hoping for the last song just to last a little longer.
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