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Join the Everett Philharmonic on Sunday, May 3, 2020 at 3 PM for the exciting conclusion to our Tenth concert season! Listening to our listeners' requests, we are delighted to present a program specially selected by our audience.
Our Spring Concert offers a musical visit to two Slavic countriesRussia and the Czech Republicwith a side trip to America for good measure. In addition, we feature two of the most famous melodies in all of classical music: the Largo from Dvoraks New World Symphony and the main theme to Smetanas Moldau.
Bedrich Smetana is considered the Father of Czech classical music. Smetanas tone poem The Moldau gives us a musical picture of the Moldau River, from its beginnings in a mountain spring, then gathering strength as the full orchestra plays the famous melody, then going past other locations until, at last, the full orchestra portrays the majestic river as it passes through the city of Prague. Come enjoy Smetanas musical travelogue!
While on vacation, Tchaikovsky and a violinist friend passed the time playing duets for violin and piano. The sessions inspired the composer, and he quickly produced his own violin concerto. Considering that a concerto is usually a chance for the soloist to show off, it is remarkable how gently this piece beginsand stays. We do not hear an extended forte passage until about six minutes in, possibly a reflection of the intimate surroundings that gave birth to the work. The slow movement features a sad but searching melody, with the soloist supported in particular by the orchestras wind section. The finale has an obvious Russian character, and is the most exciting. The sprightly first theme is reminiscent of the Russian Dance from The Nutcracker, while the secondary theme is in the form of a true Russian folk song: a catchy melody is repeated over and over to varied accompaniments.
Carrie Rehkopf is our violin soloist for this dynamic work.
Antonin Dvorak was Czech to his bones, but he accepted a job as director of a music conservatory in far-off New York City. He was well paid, but also curious to travel. His ninth symphony, written after living in the US for about a year, was a musical postcard from the New World to his fans in the Old World. The piece was inspired by the music of the black community, by the hustle and bustle of New York City, and by the wide-open spaces of the great plains. The work is well known, but it is always a joy to encounter it live. Even for those who are quite familiar with it, there are questions to ponder: Why does it begin sadly? Why does it end quietly? Why is the New World presented in the minor key? Renew your acquaintance with this masterpiece in our Spring concert.
Dr. Paul-Elliott Cobbs will share his insights and historical details at the pre-concert stage side chat at 2:00 pm. Our wonderful soloist will likely join our Maestro for some of her own comments. ...You will also be able to get your first choice of seating for the concert!
This is a unique opportunity that you won't want to miss!
Note: No refunds or exchanges. All sales are final.
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LocationEverett Civic Auditorium (View)
2415 Colby Avenue
Everett, WA 98201
United States
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| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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