Here in D.C., at The John F. Kennedy Center for the
Performing Arts, the Millennium Stage hosts free performances throughout the
year. This past Saturday I was fortunate enough to see four members of the
National Symphony Orchestra perform three of Mozart’s’ pieces. The bassoonist
and cellist performed a rich and vibrant Sonata followed by the Duo No. 1 in G
major for Violin and Viola. The Quartet for Bassoon and Strings in C major was
the finale. The National Symphony Orchestra is known for its collective and
bewitching sound, but it is important to realize that the whole is made up of
individual artists with their own unique musical styles. This fact was
highlighted during the performance on Saturday; there was individuality and
emotion that is sometimes lost with a large symphony.
The performance was a blast and I can't wait to go to more
this semester. If you are interested in the Millennium Stage performances they
have live Internet broadcasts at kennedy-center.org/millennium every day
at 6 p.m. Eastern Time. This Saturday, the 26th, Cirkestra is
performing!
~Gabrielle Romberger
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