The New Century Chamber Orchestra: Shadows and Light
Herbst Theatre at the San Francisco War Memorial Building (401 Van Ness Ave San Francisco, CA 94102)
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The last date listed for The New Century Chamber Orchestra: Shadows and Light was Tuesday May 19, 2009 / 8:00pm.
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British violoncello soloist Steven Isserlis and the Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra, under the baton of conductor Nicholas McGegan, perform a trio of 19th-century works by that era's leading composers, highlighted by Robert Schumann's 1850 Cello Concerto. An award-winning cellist and educator, Isserlis is a noted expert on Schumann, and recently released a full disc featuring his works. Felix Mendelssohn's evocative overture from The Fair Melusine, based on a Goethe story, opens the program, while Brahms' Serenade No. 2 provides the stirring finale. The Philharmonia is now in its 31st season of entertaining Northern California audiences, and offers a discussion with Scott Foglesong prior to each performance. Learn More
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I could not have enjoyed a performance more. There was unabounded enthusiasm among the players, coupled with flawless dexterity. I could hear each part as distinct voices. The first violins were a shimmering silver, the 2nd violins were a warm gold, the violas were burnished bronze and the cellos evoked all of these colors with a mellowness that penetrated your heart. And the bass scampered like a kitten over the rapid rhythms. The familiar music was suddenly new and the new music seemed very natural. Viva Nadja and her energized troupe.Written on May 20 2009
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savagemind
heard Gidon Kremer's group do Hermann's music from the film "Psycho" a few years back. New Century's performance was much more nuanced, dynamic, driven and... well, psycho.Written on May 20 2009
listening to their "Eine Kleine Nacht Musik" made me feel i'd never really heard the piece before.
in their performances, the power and balance of each string section blows me over. what a pleasure to hear the internal voicing of the music as the composers surely intended.
Ms. Djokic's numerous cello solos were superb and deeply satisfying. Of course, every member of this ensemble plays at the highest level.
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A San Francisco Buff
This was my first New Century Chamber Orchestra concert. Though I have heard glowing comments about their performances, and the thoughtful/fresh program choices by Music Director Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, I was a bit skeptical -- Eine Kleine Nacht? Psycho??!Written on May 21 2009
What a wonderful surprise that the selections, and the interpretations, turned out to be so thoroughly inspired, moving and ultimately satisfying, starting with the consistently fresh approach to Eine Kleine Nachtmusik. And, I really enjoyed being able to hear the commissioned/premiere work by Clarice Assad. Every player was first-rate, coming together as a world-class whole.
I enjoyed the lack of easy sentimentality throughout; and, there were no forced interpretations to make the individual pieces fit artificially into the Night/Dream theme.
The program notes for each piece added to my connections to the music.
My one quibble: the final selection, Strauss' Der Fledermaus, is not one I enjoy. I found the selection a flimsy let-down after this gem of a program. Still, as a friend remarked, “consider it a bon-bon to end the program and the season.” And, for what it was, it was superb. These are not players who "phone it in." I look forward to next season.
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Goldstar Member
This orchestra could play anything, and I would love it! Even the screeching strings from 'Psycho' were interesting. The musicians play as a single voice.Written on May 20 2009
The (orchestra) seats, however, were horrible. Except for her solo, I was looking at Nadja's back. It just wasn't the wonderful experience I enjoyed at the last concert, when I was on the other side.
Thumbs way up for New Century. Have to give a thumbs down to Goldstar this time.
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More Information About The New Century Chamber Orchestra: Shadows and Light
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<p>Mozart: Eine Kleine Nachtmusik
Bernard Herrmann: Psycho Suite
Borodin: Nocturne
Clarice Assad: Dreamscape (NCCO Commission, World Premiere)
Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, violin
Strauss (arr. Mats Lidstrom): Die Fledermaus Suite</p>
<p>The orchestra leads a journey through sweet dreams and nightmares, from the lighter tones of Mozart’s Eine Kleine Nachtmusik and Borodin’s Nocturne to the terror of Bernard Herrmann’s gripping Psycho Suite. The pinnacle of the evening is Mats Lidstrom’s string orchestra arrangement of the overture to Strauss’s Die Fledermaus, a hilarious opera of love and revenge.</p>