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Italian Masters

Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center

January 21, 2011

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Italians have celebrated and exported opera as one of their greatest national traditions. Join Mei-Ann Chen and the MSO as they explore symphonic slections by some of Italy's greatest composers including Puccini, Rossini, Vivaldi, and more. This evening will have you shouting bravo! Mei-Ann Chen, conductor.

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    Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center

    60 Perkins Exd
    Memphis, TN 38117

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    $45

    Info Phone: 901-537-2525

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    Dates:
    January 21, 2011

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    8:00 PM

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    • Event Name: Italian Masters
      "Italian Masters Come to Buckman"
      Comment posted by: Nathan Powell - ArtsMemphis Rants & Raver from Memphis, TN, Jan 23, 2011
      

      If you attended the Italian Masters concert at Buckman Performing Arts Center on January 22, then you already know that this will be a rave review! The small chamber orchestra, conducted from memory... Expand

      If you attended the Italian Masters concert at Buckman Performing Arts Center on January 22, then you already know that this will be a rave review! The small chamber orchestra, conducted from memory and led by our fearless leader Mei-Ann Chenn, was in top form all night. We heard music by Respighi, Vivaldi, Puccini, Mascagni, Verdi and Rossini. Each piece was a pure delight and transported the audience to glorious Italia! It was also a joy to see Mei-Ann back on the podium after, what seemed like, a very long 7 weeks. Respighi’s Ancient Airs and Dances, Set 3, opened the concert with such lovely, sweet melodies. The aggressive fourth movement was a stunning display of passionate playing, as the violins attacked constant down bowings and almost leapt from their seats while playing. My only complaint of the entire evening was a slight intonation problem from the violas at the beginning of the final movement. The next piece, L’inverno from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, was another treat. The soloist, 16 year-old Caroline Kim, performed this Baroque masterpiece magnificently. This Houston High School junior was a hometown hit; she tackled the solo with great vigor and superb sensitivity. Puccini’s I Crisantemi, which we learned was composed for a funeral, was achingly beautiful. The glissandi in the melodies spoke of loss and longing, and each section of the strings were extremely perceptive to Mei-Ann’s directing. The final three pieces, all taken from operas by Mascagni, Verdi and Rossini, left me wanting to immediately go home and watch scenes from my favorite Italian operatic masterpieces. Another aspect, true to MSO form, that inspired the audience was the involvement of the players in educating the audience about the pieces. We heard five introductions from five very different people. We heard stories of Italian families, favorite movies, and a very comical display from oboist, Joey Salvalaggio. At the end of the concert, I was anxious to taste the Italian food at the reception and congratulate the players on a job well done! Viva Italia, viva MSO! Collapse

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    • Event Name: Italian Masters
      "Italian Masters Come to Buckman"
      Comment posted by: Nathan Powell - ArtsMemphis Rants & Raver from Memphis, TN, Jan 23, 2011
      

      If you attended the Italian Masters concert at Buckman Performing Arts Center on January 22, then you already know that this will be a rave review! The small chamber orchestra, conducted from memory... Expand

      If you attended the Italian Masters concert at Buckman Performing Arts Center on January 22, then you already know that this will be a rave review! The small chamber orchestra, conducted from memory and led by our fearless leader Mei-Ann Chenn, was in top form all night. We heard music by Respighi, Vivaldi, Puccini, Mascagni, Verdi and Rossini. Each piece was a pure delight and transported the audience to glorious Italia! It was also a joy to see Mei-Ann back on the podium after, what seemed like, a very long 7 weeks. Respighi’s Ancient Airs and Dances, Set 3, opened the concert with such lovely, sweet melodies. The aggressive fourth movement was a stunning display of passionate playing, as the violins attacked constant down bowings and almost leapt from their seats while playing. My only complaint of the entire evening was a slight intonation problem from the violas at the beginning of the final movement. The next piece, L’inverno from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, was another treat. The soloist, 16 year-old Caroline Kim, performed this Baroque masterpiece magnificently. This Houston High School junior was a hometown hit; she tackled the solo with great vigor and superb sensitivity. Puccini’s I Crisantemi, which we learned was composed for a funeral, was achingly beautiful. The glissandi in the melodies spoke of loss and longing, and each section of the strings were extremely perceptive to Mei-Ann’s directing. The final three pieces, all taken from operas by Mascagni, Verdi and Rossini, left me wanting to immediately go home and watch scenes from my favorite Italian operatic masterpieces. Another aspect, true to MSO form, that inspired the audience was the involvement of the players in educating the audience about the pieces. We heard five introductions from five very different people. We heard stories of Italian families, favorite movies, and a very comical display from oboist, Joey Salvalaggio. At the end of the concert, I was anxious to taste the Italian food at the reception and congratulate the players on a job well done! Viva Italia, viva MSO! Collapse

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