Landmarks Virtuosos
08/22/2012
The Landmarks Orchestra’s newest annual tradition features its own musicians as soloists. Thrilling music for four horns and orchestra, a multiple instrument concerto by Haydn, and Mendelssohn’s exuberant ‘Italian’ symphony.
7PM
Christopher Wilkins, Conductor
Program
Concertstück for Four Horns and Orchestra (Robert Schumann)
Kevin Owen, horn
Richard Menaul, horn
Whitacre Hill, horn
Lee Wadenpfuhl, horn
Sinfonia concertante (Franz Joseph Haydn)
Christine Vitale, violin
Andrew Price, oboe
Jolene Kessler, cello
Donald Bravo, bassoon
Symphony No. 4 "Italian" (Felix Mendelssohn)
The Landmarks Orchestra’s newest annual tradition features its own musicians as soloists. They are among the leading professional musicians in the city. Schumann’s Conzerstück is a one-of-a-kind virtuosic thrill-ride for four solo horns and orchestra. Haydn’s Sinfonia concertante combines virtuosity, lyricism and elegance of expression. Mendelssohn’s exuberant ‘Italian’ symphony is a musical memento of his tour to Italy and an orchestral tour-de-force. Read more...
Where: DCR's Hatch Shell on the Esplanade
For directions to the Hatch Shell click here.
Rain location: Emmanuel Church
15 Newbury Street
Boston, MA 02116
For directions to Emmanuel Church click here.
For weather alerts: Call 617-987-2000 or Text Landmarks to 27138



