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Bach at Idlewild

Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra

October 3, 2010

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Hear some of Bach's greatest masterworks presented at the stunning Idlewild Presbyterian Church. Stilian Kirov, assistant conductor

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    October 3, 2010

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    4:00 PM

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    • Event Name: Bach at Idlewild
      "Bach at Idlewild: Autumn Inspiration"
      Comment posted by: Nathan Powell - ArtsMemphis Rants & Raver from Memphis, TN, Oct 07, 2010
      

      This past Sunday, the Memphis Symphony Orchestra held their fifth annual Bach at Idlewild concert, featuring new Assistant Conductor, Stilian Kirov. The core orchestra players and soloists filled the... Expand

      This past Sunday, the Memphis Symphony Orchestra held their fifth annual Bach at Idlewild concert, featuring new Assistant Conductor, Stilian Kirov. The core orchestra players and soloists filled the front of this beautiful, stone church for an afternoon of baroque music composed by J.S. Bach and G.F Handel. After a brief introduction by Mei-Ann Chen, Kirov took the podium and the orchestra flitted into the opening bars of Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto no. 4. As the piece was masterfully performed, it seemed as though the brilliant autumn breeze had fallen on our ears and lifted us joyfully into the new season. The solo violin work of Susanna Perry Gilmore, merged flawlessly with the solo flute work of Karen Butler and Todd Skitch. Balance was definitely not an issue, as the dynamics were completely controlled. The orchestra was also able to demonstrate Kirov’s knowledge of baroque performance practice by controlling vibrato and staying far away from romantic swells that so often ruin this lively music. Mary Wilson, the soloist for Handel’s Gloria, was stunning. Her vocal control mesmerized, and her ability to navigate the bombardment of melismas, with the greatest of ease, showed why she was selected to bring such glorious music to life! It was in the final movement of this piece that we were able to witness the great technique of Stilian Kirov. His ability to seamlessly transition into the new tempo near the end of the piece was a testament to the earlier praise given him by Mei-Ann Chen. At the close of the piece, the audience immediately leapt to its feet to join the stray car horns on Union Avenue in a well-deserved standing ovation. Organist, Scott Elsholz, performed the next piece, Bach’s Prelude and Fugue in C Major. He was able to follow in Mei-Ann’s tradition of educating the audience by giving a brief introduction to this great organ work. Mr. Elsholz played with great skill and passion, and was able to give a wonderful display of his organ expertise. To end the concert, the orchestra was joined by the Idlewild Adult Choir and the Bartlett United Methodist Chancel Choir, in a performance of Bach’s Cantata no. 39. The soloists were Valetta Brinson, Shannon Unger and Laurence Albert. The first movement was a little shaky – the multiple melismatic passages in the choir were very challenging for the singers, and the chorus was having difficulty keeping up with the orchestra. Fortunately, the remaining movements were well played and the soloists, especially Laurence Albert, were full of energy and conveyed the message of this cantata beautifully to the audience: a message of love and compassion. The choir redeemed itself with the gorgeous chorale at the end of the piece and, if everyone else shared my experience, left us all with full hearts. If this concert is a foretaste of the skill and passion of our new Assistant Conductor, then bring on the next course! Collapse

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    • Event Name: Bach at Idlewild
      "Bach at Idlewild: Autumn Inspiration"
      Comment posted by: Nathan Powell - ArtsMemphis Rants & Raver from Memphis, TN, Oct 07, 2010
      

      This past Sunday, the Memphis Symphony Orchestra held their fifth annual Bach at Idlewild concert, featuring new Assistant Conductor, Stilian Kirov. The core orchestra players and soloists filled the... Expand

      This past Sunday, the Memphis Symphony Orchestra held their fifth annual Bach at Idlewild concert, featuring new Assistant Conductor, Stilian Kirov. The core orchestra players and soloists filled the front of this beautiful, stone church for an afternoon of baroque music composed by J.S. Bach and G.F Handel. After a brief introduction by Mei-Ann Chen, Kirov took the podium and the orchestra flitted into the opening bars of Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto no. 4. As the piece was masterfully performed, it seemed as though the brilliant autumn breeze had fallen on our ears and lifted us joyfully into the new season. The solo violin work of Susanna Perry Gilmore, merged flawlessly with the solo flute work of Karen Butler and Todd Skitch. Balance was definitely not an issue, as the dynamics were completely controlled. The orchestra was also able to demonstrate Kirov’s knowledge of baroque performance practice by controlling vibrato and staying far away from romantic swells that so often ruin this lively music. Mary Wilson, the soloist for Handel’s Gloria, was stunning. Her vocal control mesmerized, and her ability to navigate the bombardment of melismas, with the greatest of ease, showed why she was selected to bring such glorious music to life! It was in the final movement of this piece that we were able to witness the great technique of Stilian Kirov. His ability to seamlessly transition into the new tempo near the end of the piece was a testament to the earlier praise given him by Mei-Ann Chen. At the close of the piece, the audience immediately leapt to its feet to join the stray car horns on Union Avenue in a well-deserved standing ovation. Organist, Scott Elsholz, performed the next piece, Bach’s Prelude and Fugue in C Major. He was able to follow in Mei-Ann’s tradition of educating the audience by giving a brief introduction to this great organ work. Mr. Elsholz played with great skill and passion, and was able to give a wonderful display of his organ expertise. To end the concert, the orchestra was joined by the Idlewild Adult Choir and the Bartlett United Methodist Chancel Choir, in a performance of Bach’s Cantata no. 39. The soloists were Valetta Brinson, Shannon Unger and Laurence Albert. The first movement was a little shaky – the multiple melismatic passages in the choir were very challenging for the singers, and the chorus was having difficulty keeping up with the orchestra. Fortunately, the remaining movements were well played and the soloists, especially Laurence Albert, were full of energy and conveyed the message of this cantata beautifully to the audience: a message of love and compassion. The choir redeemed itself with the gorgeous chorale at the end of the piece and, if everyone else shared my experience, left us all with full hearts. If this concert is a foretaste of the skill and passion of our new Assistant Conductor, then bring on the next course! Collapse

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