Dear Friends,
CSO's 2021/22 Season is approaching, and I can feel the excitement!
It's been over 18 months since we have performed as a full orchestra. I am extremely proud of what we have accomplished last season with "socially distanced" performances, but nothing beats a full orchestra with a hall full of audience.
The first concert will be a re-introduction of CSO to the community.
We open with Marquez's Danzon No. 2, which is a very fun and celebratory piece. This work features many musicians, including clarinet, trumpet, piccolo, piano, and violin. Here is my favorite YouTube video of this piece:
Then we move onto featuring different sections of the orchestra. Strings will be featured with Walker's Lyrics for Strings, which is reflective and beautiful. We would like to dedicate this piece to the victims of Covid-19.
Next, we will feature the brass section with Andrew Ardizzoia's settings of Ubi Caritas.
Here is an interview I did with Andrew about this piece:
After the intermission, we will perform Faure Pavane, which features many woodwind instruments.
We will end the Opening Night with Rimsky-Korsakov's Capriccio Espagnol. Much like Marquez's Danzon No. 2, this work will highlight many of my colleagues.
I hope you are able to join us. See you at the Memorial Auditorium!
Best,
Kayoko
