Gershwin & Tchaikovsky Program Notes Program Notes by Laurie Shulman © 2024. Reproduction of all or part of these notes without explicit written permission from the Jacksonville Symphony is strictly prohibited. Carlos Simon’s Motherboxx Connection World Premiere January 26, 2022; Ann Arbor, Michigan 6 minutes Black heritage and identity are central to Carlos Simon’s music. His film scores draw on … Read More
Alexei Plays Dvořák Program Notes Program Notes by Laurie Shulman © 2024. Reproduction of all or part of these notes without explicit written permission from the Jacksonville Symphony is strictly prohibited. Angel Lam’s Please let there be a paradise… (Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation Consortium Partner) World Premiere April 5, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri 9 Minutes “Please let there be a … Read More
Rodrigo and Ravel’s Boléro Program Notes Program Notes by Laurie Shulman © 2024. Reproduction of all or part of these notes without explicit written permission from the Jacksonville Symphony is strictly prohibited. Maurice Ravel’s Alborada del gracioso World Premiere May 17, 1919; Paris, France 8 Minutes Maurice Ravel is usually called an impressionist, but he was really a classicist. He … Read More
Sibelius’ Violin and Elgar’s Enigma Program Notes Program Notes by Laurie Shulman © 2024. Reproduction of all or part of these notes without explicit written permission from the Jacksonville Symphony is strictly prohibited. Benjamin Britten’s Variations and Fugue on a Theme of Purcell (Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra) World Premiere October 15, 1946; Liverpool, England 18 Minutes Benjamin Britten … Read More
Rachmaninoff’s Second Concerto Program Notes Program Notes by Laurie Shulman © 2024. Reproduction of all or part of these notes without explicit written permission from the Jacksonville Symphony is strictly prohibited. Brittany J. Green’s TESTIFY! (Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation Orchestral Commissions Program World Premiere) World Premiere September 27, 2024; Jacksonville, Florida 8 Minutes “Many of my earliest musical memories are … Read More
Mahler’s Symphony No. 2, “Resurrection” Program Notes Program Notes by Laurie Shulman © 2024. Reproduction of all or part of these notes without explicit written permission from the Jacksonville Symphony is strictly prohibited. Symphony No. 2 in C minor, “Resurrection” World Premiere December 13, 1895; Berlin, Germany 90 minutes Gustav Mahler was one of the great post-Romantic symphonists. He wrote … Read More
The Jacksonville Symphony is set to launch its 75th Anniversary Season with two unforgettable programs that promise to make history. On September 13 and 14, the Symphony opens its Pops Series with the world premiere of Parrots + Palms: The Songs of Buffett & Fins—a vibrant celebration of Jimmy Buffett and “fins” that has been 18 months in the making. … Read More
The Jacksonville Symphony honors Hispanic Heritage Month by highlighting a few of the influential Hispanic composers whose works the Symphony performs this season, Hispanic musicians performing on the Jacoby Symphony Hall stage along with the Symphony’s exciting programs centered on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). Making a lasting impact: Hispanic composers in history Manuel de Falla (1876-1946), a prominent Spanish … Read More
Can you share the backstory behind the Golden Isles Youth Orchestra? What work do you perform at this camp? “The Golden Isles Youth Orchestra (GIYO), formerly called the Coastal Youth Symphony, was founded in 2005 by the Coastal Symphony of Georgia to introduce classical music to the children of Glynn County and the surrounding area. In 2014, GIYO outgrew its affiliation … Read More
How have you been preparing for the role of concertmaster at the Des Moines Metro Opera? What specific challenges do you anticipate while leading such a diverse repertoire of operas this summer? “We have started rehearsals already, but in my preparation, I tried to focus a lot on the narratives and backgrounds of operas because there is always a story … Read More
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