WMV Music Web Log
Musical musings by Carl and guestsTuesday, July 19, 2005
http://ionarts.blogspot.com/2005/07/washington-musica-viva-at-ratner.html
(Sorry, I can't hyperlink on blogger.com from my Mac)
Here are some excerpts:
"Jay Vosk's Sonata for Alto Saxophone and Piano… reminiscent of the extended tonality of Ravel or Poulenc with some minimalistic spices, featured the beautiful playing of saxophonist Rhonda Buckley and Banner at the piano.
In 100 years, will anyone think about these three pieces the way we think about the final work on the program, the gorgeous Trio in A Minor, op. 114, by Johannes Brahms? I don't know, but it was a great idea to feature two new works for the same combination, and it got me thinking about just how wide a range of sounds composers can coax from those instruments. Mr. Redwine's soaring, commanding lines were transparently backed by Mr. Banner's piano, something that is not easy to achieve, given the way that Brahms wrote his piano parts. It was a fine concert, with new music paired with old."
Other love notes after last night's concert:
From Judi Tenhunen:
I'm in the market this summer for a neon sign for my porch, one which says "OPEN". I might blame this urge on being Unitarian, which supports openness and inclusion, or equally I could assign blame to Washington Musica Viva! Reason being that my experience of WMV - its multi-medium events, its non-traditional programming - is like Fusion cuisine. Providing unexpected flavors, my own sensory responses unpredictable, definitely much Outside The Box. I consider this life-changing of the highest order.
From Rhonda Buckley: Congratulations to YOU Carl. Thank you for being such an inspired, visionary leader and for dedicating your life to making sure that we can gather our community around great music.
From Margaret Paris: Congratulations on a significant evening! Wow! two composers in residence, one premiere. It was wonderful. Loved the review - very, very nice.
Personally, I'm too beat to say much of anything, but it was a great way to end the season - the audience count was 99, a record at the Ratner!
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