Friday, March 10, 2017

Youthful Legacy Listening Links

The next Orchestra of Southern Utah Concert on April 6 features young soloists performing as soloists with the full symphony orchestra plus an exciting overture.  Listening in advance helps enjoyment of the concert so links are provided below:



Rossini

Overture to Barber of Seville by Rossini features lots of energetic contrasts and solo moments for flute and French horn.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mVfVaqGZnQ

Bugs Bunny version at the Hollywood Bowl:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYBce9Gsz7g



Rachmaninoff
Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto no.2 op.18 featuring pianist Anna Fedorova
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEGOihjqO9w

To follow the piano solo part printed music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_VCbnqbwwA

Mozart

Mozart's Aria from opera Idomeneo featuring Anna Netrebko shows fervour of Electra when she realizes that the man she loves will marry her rival.
  • "D'Oreste, d'Ajace ho in seno i tormenti" ("I feel Orestes's and Ajax's torments in my heart"), sung by Electra
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghrClhT5sfA


Gershwin
Concerto in F by George Gershwin is a high energy piano showpiece with full orchestra: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gy0wZHgkTRM


Prokofiev

Sergei Prokofiev - Violin Concerto No.1 in D major, Op. 19
first movement,  Andantino, featuring Hilary Hahn


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2RbO3a3-B8

To follow along with the violin part printed music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGle-l7htlo

Join your orchestra on April 6 for an exceptional concert.


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