Author Archives: David Kidwell
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
Calypso Christmas Fantasy
Calypso Christmas Fantasy (computer demo)
People’s Choice program notes
Program Notes by Jane Rausch “We’re Golden!” The Holyoke Civic Symphony kicks off its 50th anniversary season with a “People’s Choice Concert.” During the first three concerts of last season orchestra members and patrons were invited to vote for their … Continue reading
50 Years of Joy
Sunday, May 7, 3:00 p.m. Holyoke High School Adrienne Albert: Homeward Bound premiere, HCS commission Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 Erin Nafziger, soprano Eileen Ruby, mezzo-soprano Mark Todd, tenor John Thomas, bass Members of Edwards Church choir Holyoke High School chorus … Continue reading
Seeing Double
Sunday, March 5, 3:00 p.m. Holyoke Community College Brahms: Tragic Overture Zeke Hecker: Two Portraits premiere, HCS commission Brahms: Double Concerto Ronald Gorevic, violin Melissa Westgate, cello Free! flyer | podcast | program notes iTunes: Tragic Overture, Double Concerto
A Joyful Sound
Sunday, December 11, 3:00 p.m.Holyoke Community College Tchaikovsky: Nutcracker Suite No. 1 Clifton J. Noble: A Caribbean Christmas premiere, HCS commission Plus holiday favorites, a singalong, the Holyoke Public Schools Strings, and a visit from Old St. Nick! Free! flyer … Continue reading
People’s Choice
Sunday, October 23, 3:00 p.m. Holyoke Community College Mozart: The Magic Flute Overture Gwyneth Walker: Flying Colors premiere, HCS commission Dvorak: Symphony No. 9 “From the New World” Free! flyer | podcast | program notes iTunes: Mozart, Dvorak
