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BRAHMS PIANO CONCERTO NO. 1 |
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ENCORE INFORMATION |
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The encores this weekend were Moritz Moszkowski's Étincelles, Op. 36, No. 3 ("Sparks"), and "Melodie" from Gluck's Orpheo ed Euridice.
Please note: Encores are performed at the discretion of the conductor and the soloist. |
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PRESS |
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Post-Concert Press |
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November 12, 2010 The Star-Ledger; "Substitute's passionate playing elevates NJSO Brahms concert" |
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"Under music director Jacques Lacombe, the orchestra partnered [Yuja Wang] with striking vigor and finesse. That's not to say that they couldn't be just as enjoyable in a more subdued piece. In Gershwin's 'Lullaby,' a lilting opener, the NJSO showed off an unforced, mellow charm. But the increasingly apparent and impressive ability of the new conductor and the orchestra to pull off a kind of controlled chaos, where ferocity and clarity combine so as to avoid the extremes of sounding clinical or cacophonous, was on full display in Kurt Weill's Symphony No. 1, 'Berliner.'"
Read the article [nj.com] |
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November 10, 2010 Princeton Town Topics; "NJSO Introduces New Music Director Jacques Lacombe"
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"The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra has always held a strong position in the state’s arts scene, and has committed to reaching into new corners of repertory and audiences under Mr. Lacombe’s leadership. As he musically announced his governance of the ensemble from the podium on Friday night, Mr. Lacombe made it clear that this is a relationship which will continue long into the future."
Read the article [TownTopics.com] |
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Pre-Concert Press
November 5, 2010 The Star-Ledger; "N.J. business leaders learn management skills from N.J. Symphony Orchestra conductor"
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"Lacombe’s laid-back style was evident from the start. He often preceded suggestions with phrases like, 'Let us try something here' and 'I wonder about doing this' before articulating his exact ideas."
Read the article [nj.com] |
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MUSICIAN INSIGHT |
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Sarah Seiver, cello
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The defining element of this weekend's program for me was the transformation of the Kurt Weill Symphony No. 1 from a fiendishly difficult work most of the NJSO players were unfamiliar with to a piece we could present at our performances as something we owned. I love rehearsals with our new music director, and the Weill was a perfect example of why: he guides us meticulously through new repertoire, taking it apart, working on the details, showing us who plays what with whom, who needs to adjust balance or pitch, practicing the seemingly impossible passages slowly so that that the work we did individually in our own practice studios can coalesce into the unified playing that can be thrilling in a group. At the dress rehearsal this week, Jacques pointed out some dynamics in the Weill that we weren't doing accurately. This simple adjustment gave that moment in the piece a clarity that to me was like the sun shining through. I looked forward to that moment at each performance, and the effect was thrilling and satisfying each time.
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UPCOMING CONCERTS |
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ENIGMA VARIATIONS
Nov. 27 & 28
Music to tantalize the mind as it delights the ears! Concertmaster Eric Wyrick solos in a colorful concerto by Edward T. Cone. Elgar sketched musical portraits of his friends in his Enigma Variations—the work’s puzzle has yet to be solved. Webern’s fascinating setting illuminates hidden facets of Bach’s The Musical Offering. |
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS WITH THE CANADIAN BRASS
Dec. 11
Enjoy this fun-filled program filled with carols and classics that celebrate the sounds of the season. By popular demand, the spirited brass quintet Canadian Brass returns to spread its special brand of lighthearted humor and holiday spirit—fun for the whole family! |
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WATER! FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA
Jan. 7–9
Best known for his score to Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, composer Tan Dun’s unique Water Concerto incorporates the element as a musical instrument for a mesmerizing concert experience. Debussy captures the ever-changing moods of the ocean—serene, playful, turbulent—in La Mer, while Picker conjures a powerful sense of place in Old and Lost Rivers. |
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