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Chamber orchestra presents season finale
The Chamber Orchestra of the Springs and Music Director Thomas Wilson invite
you to attend the last concerts of the 2004-05 season with a pair of stirring
concerts for chamber orchestra featuring works of Mozart, Finzi and Mendelssohn
and the elegant and powerful piano playing of guest artist Susan Grace.
This remarkable program will open with Ms. Grace as soloist in the Mozart Piano
Concerto No. 14 in E-flat Major, K. 449. This elegant work of the middle period
of Wolfgang Mozart's life, is a beautiful example of the world's greatest
composer at the height of his creative powers. Ms. Grace, who has performed on
several occasions with the Chamber Orchestra, brings a depth of experience with
the piano works of Mozart, having performed his concerti widely both in Colorado
Springs and beyond.
The "Eclogue" of British composer Gerald Finzi completes the first half of the
concert. Composed in 1929, was the slow movement of an unfinished piano
concerto. Widely regarded as one of Finzi's most beloved works, it is a piece of
utter beauty and lyricism. Ms. Grace joins the orchestra as soloist in this work
as well.
The Chamber Orchestra of the Springs will complete the concert, and their
season, with the stirring and romantic "Scottish" symphony of German composer
Felix Mendelssohn. This delightful work is as demanding for the musicians as it
is accessible for the audience. A champion of the romantic era in music
Mendelssohn often took his musical subject from the natural world. This
particular work, written during a trip to Scotland, portrays the stark and
beautiful Scottish landscape.
The Chamber Orchestra of the Springs has been captivating audiences with
exceptional performances consisting of unique and literature for over 20 years.
This year the orchestra, for the first time, has begun to offer dual
performances of its concerts at different times and in different locations in an
effort to attract an even broader audience.
More information about the orchestra can be found on its web site at
www.chamberorchestraofthesprings.org.
Who: Chamber Orchestra of the Springs
What: 2004-05 Season Finale Concert
When: Saturday April 16 at 8 p.m., Sunday, April 17 at
2: 30 p.m.
Where: Saturday - Broadmoor Community Church, 315 Lake Ave., Sunday - First
Christian Church, 16 E. Platte, downtown
How much: $15 for Adults; $8 for Students and Seniors
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