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Another way to hear the orchestra (100 Things to Do in Classical Music)September 25, 2012 at 1:37 PM Continuing the conversation on 100 Things to Do in classical music (I was too late to comment on the post) I'd add what may seem an off the wall suggestion: experience a concert in which folk musicians collaborate with a great orchestra. This will enhance your view of both sorts of music, and it's a great thing to share with someone who might not otherwise go to see an orchestra -- or go to see that folk artist -- too.My favorite experiences along this line: Other folk musicians who do really fine concerts with orchestras include Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy, from the Cape Breton fiddle tradition, Tish Hinojosa's songs of the American west from a Hispanic perspective, and Scot singer Eddi Reader's program on the songs of Robert Burns. These are all ways to hear the work of an orchestra differently yourself and perhaps open doors for someone else to listen, as well. From Charlie Gibbs
Sounds like fun. Until such an opportunity comes along, I'll have to dig out my copy of "Three Pieces for Blues Band and Symphony Orchestra", recorded by the Siegel-Schwall Band with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra under Seiji Ozawa (on the Deutsche Grammophon label, no less).Posted on September 25, 2012 at 11:34 PM On the other hand, maybe it's time for me to join a local orchestra. In addition to classical music, I do play bluegrass fiddle... This entry has been archived and is no longer accepting comments. |
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