This evening we attended the opening performance of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic's 81st season and it was terrific. From the rousing traditional opening with the Star Spangled Banner to the final notes of Mahler's Symphony No.5 in C-sharp minor it was a night to remember. One thing I really appreciated and enjoyed was the use of the full orchestra. In both the Mahler piece and Prokofiev's Suite from Lieutenant Kije which preceded it, the entire orchestra was involved. You may be thinking "Well, aren't they always?" Yes partially, but in these two pieces every section, brass, woodwinds, strings and percussion, had several bold major parts. The Suite also featured an excellent baritone soloist. All in all, an exceptionally fine opening of the season.
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