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Dancing in the Aisles
Return to St. Louis Symphony
Over the course of three days and six concerts, more than 10,000 children from kindergarten to sixth grade were treated to the St. Louis Symphony and yours truly in an engaging program that had everyone dancing in the aisles. This STLS’ Young Peoples Concert, 'Beethoven’s New Groove', focused on how different rhythms create different musical styles. I led the Symphony in a concert that featured Bach, Beethoven, Grieg, Stravinsky, Mozart, and Tchaikovsky. There was a lot of stomping, clapping, listening, and learning going on. It was so amazing working with the St. Louis Symphony; experiencing their school audience was invigorating!
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Rocking the Rafters
Utah Symphony Orchestra and Mahler's Symphony of 1,000
While there are many works in the orchestral oeuvre that evoke strong memories of a concert event, none do it quite like Mahler’s Symphony No. 8. Titled Symphony of 1,000 for good reason, the Utah Symphony Orchestra partnered with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir for these performances. Covering Music Director Thierry Fischer and working on the live recording is something that I will never forget.
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Celebrating Nature
Rounding out the Month with the Utah Symphony Orchestra
February ends much as it began with rewarding education concerts with the Utah Symphony Orchestra. I applaud the USO for its dedication and commitment to presenting the orchestra and its amazing musicians to such a wide audience of school children. I am so proud to be a part of this important work. February’s 5th grade docent concerts in Abravanel Hall, entitled 'Celebrating Nature', are centered around the breathtaking natural parks of Utah. The repertoire highlights the beauty of this stunning state, coinciding with 100th anniversary of the national parks.
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Welcome Return
Dallas Symphony Orchestra
I’ve always had a special place in my heart for Dallas and the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. Having spent three years in Dallas as their assistant conductor gives me an incredible perspective on the orchestra, its wonderful musicians, and dedicated administration. This month I returned to cover for guest conductor James Gaffigan. The program featured Adams’ Tromba Lontana; Copland’s Quiet City; Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1, with the amazing Behzod Abduraimov as soloist; and Schumann’s Symphony No. 4. During a special photo shoot, I got to conduct Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4, which was a real added bonus. Being on the podium and leading such an extraordinary group of musicians really helps to put my musical self in order.
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Ahead: Exciting Debut
Atlantic Classical Orchestra
I am so thrilled to be making my debut in March with the Atlantic Classical Orchestra and to be in consideration for their next music director. From March 9-11, I will be conducting the ensemble in a program that features Mozart’s Symphony No. 32; Beethoven’s Piano concerto No. 4 in G, with Jon Nakamatsu as soloist; and Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 9. I am really looking forward to these dates!
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