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MOZART’S JUPITER |
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ENCORE INFORMATION |
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The encore performed this weekend was
Mozart's "Eine kleine Nachtmusik," Allegro.
Please note: Encores are performed at the discretion of the conductor. |
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REVIEWS |
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Post-concert Press: |
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November 30, 2009 The Star-Ledger; "Gaffigan leads NJSO in vibrant takes on Mozart, Schumann" |
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"For a genre that is sometimes called 'serious music,' classical can often benefit from not taking itself too seriously. This was proven by the delight that reigned both onstage and off during the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra’s Sunday afternoon concert at New Brunswick’s State Theatre. Conductor James Gaffigan and the NJSO shared not only the brilliance and emotional range of works by Mozart and (to a lesser extent) Schumann, but, in the former at least, also the joy, humor and showmanship that make for real entertainment."
Read the article [nj.com] |
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Pre-concert Press: |
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November 27, 2009 The Star-Ledger; "High Strung" |
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"The [Schumann violin concerto] is an opportunity for both soloist and conductor to try new repertoire. [NJSO Concertmaster Eric Wyrick] selects a concerto to play with the orchestra each year and often tends toward the obscure, as he did last season with a Busoni piece. [Guest conductor James Gaffigan], who calls Wyrick 'a great musician,' says that in his eight or nine years of professional conducting, he has rarely had the chance to play such discoveries."
Read the article [nj.com] |
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MUSICIAN INSIGHT
Bart Feller, Principal Flute |
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Musician Insight
"I thought [Concertmaster Eric Wyrick] did beautifully on his solo. He had a good understanding of an incredibly unfamiliar piece. It's one thing when you perform a solo you've played and rehearsed all your life, but to take a piece people don't know and craft it into something musically compelling … that’s a huge accomplishment.
"The audience was very excited by the 'Jupiter' symphony—I could see people standing and cheering. The last movement of that piece is so celebratory, and the audience really responded to that.
"I gave an opening speech before the concert and played a few excerpts. I could see people make the connections I was talking about, and I could tell that the audience enjoyed getting a glimpse of something they might not ordinarily hear. The energy coming off the audience was really strong all weekend." |
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If you enjoy Schumann and Mozart:
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