Philharmonic
delivers timeless classic
By Monica Levette Clark
On-line Forty-Niner
Unbroken
melodic lines, long phrases and well-defined
cadences are all terms to describe the classical
sound of Baroque music. The Los Angeles
Philharmonic orchestra brought this sound
to the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion this past
weekend, with its performance of classical
works of two Italian composers of the 18th
and 20th century.
The concert opened with Antonio Vivaldi’s
celebrated masterpiece, “The Four Seasons.”
The four popular concertos were written
by Vivaldi in 1723 and are said to have
been inspired by sonnets about each season.
This performance featured four brilliant
violin soloists backed by a small ensemble.
The violinists included Michele Bovyer in
“Spring,” Akiko Tarumoto in “Summer,” Stacy
Wetzel in “Autumn,” and Jonathan Wei in
“Winter.”
Soloists’ Tarumoto and Wei displayed shining
moments. With power, precision and
technique the two soloists gave moving performances
of the timeless concertos.
The orchestra also gave a roaring performance
of Ottorino Respighi’s “Fountains of Rome”
and “Roman Festivals.” These two selections
were chosen from the 20th century composer’s
work, “Roman Triptych.”
“Fountains of Rome,” included four movements,
each inspired by particular Roman fountains
viewed at different times of the day.
A full orchestra that included brass, string,
woodwind and percussion instruments performed
the two pieces.
Miguel Harth-Bedoya conducted the two-hour
concert that ran Friday through Sunday at
8 p.m. as part of the orchestra’s final
year performing at the pavilion.
The concert was the first of the orchestra’s
farewell series that will spotlight orchestra
members in solo appearances.
Beginning Dec. 12 and running through Dec.
15 at the pavilion, pianist Pierre-Laurent
Aimard will join the Philharmonic or Beethoven’s
piano concerto No. 5, “Emperor.”
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