Review: Mozart’s Defiance This weekend the Jacksonville Symphony’s Florida Blue Classical Series presented Mozart’s Defiance: Piano Concerto No. 24, a program consisting of W. A. Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 24 in C minor alongside the Symphony No. 1 in E minor of Finnish composer Jean Sibelius. Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 24 The concert opened with the Mozart concerto, featuring soloist … Read More
Nickel for Your Thoughts: Mozart’s Defiance
In his own words, Vice President & Artistic Administrator Tony Nickle shares what he believes to be the high points of the program, but with a little edge and humor for good measure. Mozart and Sibelius “…charged with blazing energy and color…” It’s been frigid enough these past several days to make me recall how much I don’t miss winter … Read More
From the Metropolitan Opera to Jacoby Symphony Hall; La Bohème with Gabriella Reyes and Gregory Keller
From the Metropolitan Opera to Jacoby Symphony Hall La Bohème with Gabriella Reyes and Gregory Keller Three months. That is all that remains on the countdown for the Jacksonville Symphony to showcase its largest production of the season: Giacomo Puccini’s La Bohème. Since its premiere in 1896, performing arts stages across the world have captivated audiences with its narrative that beautifully presents the many faces of love. We follow young artists who learn lessons about passion, joy, sacrifice, and everything in-between. The performances will be … Read More
Program Notes: Beethoven to Brahms
Leonore Overture No. 3, Op.72b Ludwig van Beethoven Born 16 December, 1770 in Bonn, Germany Died 26 March 1827 in Vienna, Austria Approximate duration 14 minutes Instrumentation: woodwinds in pairs; four horns, two trumpets, three trombones, timpani and strings Leonore is the heroine’s real name in Beethoven’s opera Fidelio. For most of the opera, she is disguised as the youth … Read More
Nickel for Your Thoughts: Brahms’ Pastoral Symphony
In his own words, Vice President & Artistic Administrator Tony Nickle shares what he believes to be the high points of the program, but with a little edge and humor for good measure. Happy New Year! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season. Thank you to everyone who joined us during December, which was filled with Mozart, Dvořák, … Read More