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2011-2012 Symphony Season Openers

Symphony Orchestras across the country are bustling to complete the final preparations for their opening concert. The brochures have been printed and mailed (or put online), subscribers’ tickets are sent, contracts for guest performers have been sealed, and the music, … Continue reading

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Pianist Leon Fleisher, Richard Strauss, Dramatic End to Season

Pianist Leon Fleisher has earned the respect of his fans if the increased volume of applause on last Saturday evening was any indication. When he came onto the stage to perform Maurice Ravel’s (1875-1937) Concerto for the Left Hand for … Continue reading

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Why Strauss, Vaughan Williams and Holst Don’t Need Program Notes

I’m used to giving my interpretation of classical concerts, positive reviews, after I enjoy them in person. And I can honestly comment that the concert this past weekend with Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra was all about the music. The point of … Continue reading

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