Saint-Saëns' Organ Symphony
Carolyn Brown, flute
Geoffrey Robson, conductor
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January 27, 2024
Saturday at 7:30 PM
Location: Robinson Center
January 28, 2024
Sunday at 3:00 PM
Location: Robinson Center
Your Program Experience
Astor Piazzolla - Tangazo
The experience: passionate, captivating, lively
Tangazo is a significant work showcasing Piazzolla's unique nuevo tango style, which fuses elements of jazz and classical styles. His use of dissonance, syncopation, and unconventional melodies challenged the boundaries of what was considered traditional tango.
C.P.E. Bach - Concerto for Flute in D minor (feat. Carolyn Brown)
The experience: energetic, lyrical, spirited
Of C.P.E Bach’s six flute concertos, Concerto for Flute in D minor is presented to be the most popular. He wrote all of these pieces during his employment at the court of the court of Frederick the Great, and Bach’s main task was to perform the harpsichord accompaniment for the king’s evening flute playing. This three-movement work is a beautiful and vigorous piece that keeps you drawn in from the start.
Camille Saint-Saëns - Symphony No. 3 in C, "Organ Symphony"
The experience: grand, expressive, euphoric
Saint-Saëns’ "Organ Symphony" is considered one of his most outstanding achievements, showcasing rich melodies, powerful orchestration, and the distinctive sound of the organ. The organ plays a crucial role in the second and fourth movements of the symphony. In the second movement, the organ introduces a serene and expressive melody, creating a sense of awe and spirituality. In the fourth movement, the organ's triumphant and powerful presence contributes to the symphony's grand finale.
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