Author Archives: David Kidwell
Echoes of the Past program notes
PROGRAM NOTES by Jane Rausch Author William Falukner once remarked, “The past is never dead. It’s not even past.” This observation is surely true in music, for composers frequently draw upon elements of their earlier works or those of others … Continue reading
A Broadway Symphony
A Broadway Symphony (2013) by David Kidwell Duration: 20′ Full orchestra (3222-4331-timp+3-synth-strings) Score Demo recordings: I: New York Overture II. Dance Arrangement III. Pop Ballad IV. Eleven o’Clock Number
ComiConcert!
Sunday, May 6, 3:00 p.m. Holyoke High School Berlioz: Roman Carnival Overture Student Concerto Competition winner TBA Plus music from Star Trek, Star Wars, Harry Potter, Superman, and The Lord of the Rings Tickets $10 general, $5 under 12 Please … Continue reading
Looking Forward, Looking Back
Sunday, March 4, 3:00 p.m. Holyoke Community College Meyer: Millennium Barlow: The Winter’s Passed Jodie Hoye, oboe Brahms: Symphony No. 1 Free! flyer | podcast | program notes iTunes: Barlow, Brahms
You Better Watch Out!
Sunday, December 10, 3:00 p.m.Holyoke Community College Corelli: Christmas Concerto Weber: Clarinet Concerto No. 1 Karen Bressett, clarinet Plus music from The Polar Express, holiday favorites, a singalong, and a visit from Old St. Nick! Free! flyer | podcast | … Continue reading
Echoes of the Past
Sunday, October 22, 3:00 p.m. Holyoke Community College Rossini: The Barber of Seville Overture Bernofsky: Ode to a Forgotten Past Cowell: Hymn and Fuguing Tune No. 3 Brahms: Violin Concerto in D Major Ronald Gorevic, violin Free! flyer | podcast … Continue reading
50 Years of Joy program notes
PROGRAM NOTES by Jane Rausch As critics have noted, a performance of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 can never be an ordinary event because, with this masterpiece, Beethoven redefined the nature of symphonic ambition and carried to new heights the concept … Continue reading
Seeing Double program notes
Program Notes by Jane Rausch As part of HCS’s 50th anniversary year celebration, today’s concert—“Seeing Double”—suggests that good things often come in pairs. Our program will demonstrate this thesis by featuring two important compositions by Brahms, two virtuoso soloists, and … Continue reading
Two Portraits
Zeke Hecker: Two Portraits for Orchestra I. Warm and Lyrical II. Lively
A Joyful Sound program notes
Program Notes by Jane Rausch Today’s concert – “A Joyful Sound” – is HCS’ gift to you for the holidays. As part of our 50th anniversary year, we present a program of beloved classical and popular favorites with the added … Continue reading
