Program Notes – April 20, 1991
Pelleas and Melisande, op. 80 Gabriel Faure (1845-1924) Gabriel Faure is considered one of the greatest masters of the French art song, but his purely orchestral output is quite small. …
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Program Notes – Nov. 23, 1991
Overture to “Rosamunde”, D. 77 Franz Schubert (1797-1828) In his short but prolific career, Schubert left the mark of his genius on almost every type of music. A supreme melodist, …
Program Notes – March 28, 1992
Overture to “Sicilian Vespers” Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) Giuseppe Verdi was a purely operatic composer, and one of the most successful the world has known. Only Mozart and Wagner have matched …
Program Notes – Nov. 21, 1992
Dramatic Overture “Patrie”, Op. 19 Georges Bizet (1838-1875) Georges Bizet, the only son of musical parents, was truly a prodigy. He learned the musical notes and scales right along with …
Program Notes – April 24, 1993
Grand March and Ballet Music from “Aida” Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) Giuseppe Verdi was almost purely an operatic composer, and one of the most successful the world has known. Only Mozart …