WCU Symphony Orchestra
Paul Bryan, Adeline Cho and Judy Kang, conductors
TakeitfromtheTop–Overtures,Preludes, andOtherMusicalHorsd’oeuvres
Friday, September 27, 2024
Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall Philips Memorial Building 7:30 PM
Take it From the Top –
Overtures, Preludes, and other Musical Hors d’oeuvres
First Course
Overture to Nabucco.......................................................................................................Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901)
The perfect opener – crisp and zesty with a hint of the robust, bitter turn in the opera’s plot
Paul Bryan, conductor
Second Course
Air and Alla Hornpipe from Water Music ........................................................... George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)
An elegant offering pairing textures and flavors that are silky and honeyed as well as delicate and fresh
Judy Kang, conductor
Third Course
More Seasons ..............................................................................................................Michael Abels (b. 1962)
Michael Abels’ inspired take-off on Vivaldi’s classic dish – a complex, layered texture with hints of Steve Reich and Igor Stravinsky
Paul Bryan, conductor
Intermission
Fourth Course
Vltava (The Moldau) from Ma vlast ........................................................................... Bedrich Smetana (1824-1884)
Smooth and full-bodied; some will experience a bittersweet cooling while others, a woody earthiness
Adeline Cho, conductor
FifthCourse
Prelude to Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg.....................................................................Richard Wagner (1813-1883)
Hearty and rich, sweet and savory; this final dish offers something for every palate
Paul Bryan, conductor
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