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First Tennessee Masterworks Series: Infernal Dance

Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts

February 19, 2011

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Journey to the underworld to hear musical fireworks that are certain to delight instead of singe.  These stunning works, including Igor Stravinsky’s vivid Firebird Suite and Miguel del Aguila’s spicy Conga Line in Hell, are devoted to fire and brimstone exciting audiences with their masterful orchestrations.  Young pianist Orion Weiss makes his MSO debut performing Chopin’s legendary Piano Concerto No. 1. Eckart Preu, guest conductor. Orion Weiss, piano. Program: Offenbach: Overture to Orpheus in the Underworld, Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor, Del Aguila: Conga Line in Hell, Stravinsky: Firebird Suite (1919).

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    Cannon Center for the Performing Arts

    255 N. Main Street
    Memphis, TN 38104

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    $15-$78

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    February 19, 2011

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    8:00 PM

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    • Event Name: First Tennessee Masterworks Series: Infernal Dance
      "Review by Nathan Powell - ArtsMemphis Rants & Raver"
      Comment posted by: Nathan Powell - ArtsMemphis Rants & Raver from Memphis, TN, Feb 27, 2011
      

      If you thrive on music that is heavily rhythmic, passionate and wonderfully interpreted, then you should have been in attendance at The Canon Center on Saturday, February 19. Guest conductor, Eckart... Expand

      If you thrive on music that is heavily rhythmic, passionate and wonderfully interpreted, then you should have been in attendance at The Canon Center on Saturday, February 19. Guest conductor, Eckart Preu led the Memphis Symphony Orchestra in a stellar concert that really got the blood pumping! Offenbach’s Overture to Orpheus in the Underworld started the program. From the initial downbeat, Preu exhibited stunning energy that was instantly contagious. The solos for clarinet, oboe, cello and violin were brilliantly executed and there was such love and joy in Preu’s face as the orchestra flew into this opening selection. Dancers from Ballet Memphis joined the orchestra onstage during the end of the overture to dance the can-can, and their rendition was whimsical and humorous. The next piece, Chopin’s Concerto No. 1 in E minor for Piano and Orchestra, was brilliant. Soloist, Orion Weiss was a perfect fit for this Romantic masterpiece. The opening piano theme was played tenderly, and sent a hushed nostalgia into the audience. This was contrasted by the incessant chromatic lines, which were played with such sensitivity that it seemed as though the notes were falling like shimmering diamonds out of the air. After a brief intermission, the orchestra played Miguel Del Aguila’s Conga Line in Hell. I really enjoyed this piece of music. The title and sound of the work seemed to be something that came straight out of the movie, Beetlejuice. With strong Latin rhythms, this number had my feet aching to dance! Finally, Stravinsky’s Suite from The Firebird lit up the room. This early ballet by Stravinsky has always been a personal favorite, and I was very pleased with the impeccable conducting and execution demonstrated by Preu and our beloved orchestra. After a two-week break, we will continue our journey of discovery with a trip to France. Vive la France! Collapse

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      "Review by Nathan Powell - ArtsMemphis Rants & Raver"
      Comment posted by: Nathan Powell - ArtsMemphis Rants & Raver from Memphis, TN, Feb 27, 2011
      

      If you thrive on music that is heavily rhythmic, passionate and wonderfully interpreted, then you should have been in attendance at The Canon Center on Saturday, February 19. Guest conductor, Eckart... Expand

      If you thrive on music that is heavily rhythmic, passionate and wonderfully interpreted, then you should have been in attendance at The Canon Center on Saturday, February 19. Guest conductor, Eckart Preu led the Memphis Symphony Orchestra in a stellar concert that really got the blood pumping! Offenbach’s Overture to Orpheus in the Underworld started the program. From the initial downbeat, Preu exhibited stunning energy that was instantly contagious. The solos for clarinet, oboe, cello and violin were brilliantly executed and there was such love and joy in Preu’s face as the orchestra flew into this opening selection. Dancers from Ballet Memphis joined the orchestra onstage during the end of the overture to dance the can-can, and their rendition was whimsical and humorous. The next piece, Chopin’s Concerto No. 1 in E minor for Piano and Orchestra, was brilliant. Soloist, Orion Weiss was a perfect fit for this Romantic masterpiece. The opening piano theme was played tenderly, and sent a hushed nostalgia into the audience. This was contrasted by the incessant chromatic lines, which were played with such sensitivity that it seemed as though the notes were falling like shimmering diamonds out of the air. After a brief intermission, the orchestra played Miguel Del Aguila’s Conga Line in Hell. I really enjoyed this piece of music. The title and sound of the work seemed to be something that came straight out of the movie, Beetlejuice. With strong Latin rhythms, this number had my feet aching to dance! Finally, Stravinsky’s Suite from The Firebird lit up the room. This early ballet by Stravinsky has always been a personal favorite, and I was very pleased with the impeccable conducting and execution demonstrated by Preu and our beloved orchestra. After a two-week break, we will continue our journey of discovery with a trip to France. Vive la France! Collapse

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