Programming for an Orchestra #4
This is a special program for me. I have been putting it together for a while and one day it all came together almost like magic.These three pieces are tied together in several ways: Bomtempo being the “Portuguese Beethoven”, the first part of the program…
Programming for an Orchestra #3 - Stories of Pan, the faun
The basis for this program is the character Pan, the faun from Greek mythology. These pieces surround not only the stories about his myth, flute, his love for the Nymph Syrinx, but also…
Programming for an Orchestra #2 - Halloween Special
With Halloween coming up, I decided to put a possible concert program together.It has no intermission and is made of shorter pieces. In my opinion, concerts in special occasions or holidays, like Xmas and Halloween, should be aimed and marketed to a different audience. One that usually doesn't attend a concert hall except in these occasions.
Programming for an orchestra #1 - featuring a Male Chorus
There are a few works that seldom get performed due to its unusual instrumentation, like having a male chorus.With this sample program I am trying to feature a male chorus…