April 04, 2003
l.a. phil
Last night I visited the Dorothy Chandler Pavillion for the next-to-the-last time. I'm getting sadder and sadder that the L.A. Phil will be moving to a new location. I love the feeling of history in the DCP.
So last night's program included:
Debussy's Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun, which is one of those songs that's like a memory coming back to me... the music is beautiful and familiar - like I know it personally - and so soothing. Really a landmark in music history for the changes Debussy brought to music as the century turned.
Mozart's's Violin Concierto No. 4 , which was highly entertaining and very impressive on the part of the violinist, Alexander Treger. I'm warming up to Mozart more.
Rachmaninoff's 2nd Symphony, which was extraordinary. I think I love anything Rachmaninoff does. There's something about his modern yet old sounds and how wonderfully all the harmonies and voices blend together.
Altogether, a great night at the Phil!
debussey kicks derriere....one of the few french things still acceptable
Posted by: blogfiend on April 5, 2003 09:03 AM