We went to hear the Fort Wayne Philharmonic again this evening. This was our last chance before we leave on vacation in 9 days. The music was amazing. There was so much variety that it's too much to write about in one blog.
The first piece, called "Obliviana" was a new piece by composer Patrick O'Malley (B. 1989) who was in the audience to hear it performed. It was one of the most unusual pieces I have ever heard. I had no idea our orchestra could make such sounds. My spouse said it would be great music for a horror movie, but he meant that in a good way. I loved it!
The second offering was Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 7 by Clara Schumann, wife of Robert Schumann, and a brilliant pianist and composer in her own right. She didn't compose as many pieces as he did, but then she was busy raising their eight children. For this performance the piano was played by Lucille Chung, and she played brilliantly, as attested to by the long standing ovation (three times back on stage) which she received. One of my favorite parts was the beautiful piano and cello duet.
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