Eternal Light Program Notes

Concert info: https://philharmonianw.org/concert-6-eternal-light/ The program begins with the first of three versions of Lux Aeterna you will hear today, this one by the Latvian composer Ēriks Ešenvalds (b. 1977). After pivoting away from a career in the military, Ešenvalds enrolled at the Latvian Academy of Music

Norwegian Sounds Program Notes

Norwegian Sounds - Program Notes by Steven Luksan Edvard Grieg’s influence on Norwegian music and culture is inescapable. His music is one of Norway’s greatest exports, but his fame and the spotlight on his music have often blinded the musical establishment from seeing the full picture

Prismatic Colors: October 3, 2021

Philharmonia Northwest, conducted by Julia Tai   PROGRAM Gabriela Lena Frank: Five Scenes I. Alborada II. Himno de zapoñas III. Juegos IV. Adios a churín V. Coqueteos Karl Stamitz: Viola Concerto in D major, op. 1 I . Allegro non troppo II. Andante moderato III. Rondo ~ INTERMISSION ~ Edward Elgar: Serenade for strings in E minor, Op. 20 I.

The Goose Egg: A Children’s Concert – Program Notes

  Notes on "The Goose Egg" from the composer Angelique Poteat: The Goose Egg, for string orchestra, percussion, and narrator, is inspired by and written with the text from Liz Wong's children's book of the same title.  Detailing the journey of an elephant named Henrietta from calm

Ancient Voices Program Notes

Bach: Harpsichord Concerto in D Minor, BWV 1052 I. Allegro II. Adagio III. Allegro Joseph Bologne: String Quartet No. 3 I. Allegro II. Rondeau Respighi: Ancient Airs and Dances, Suite III I. Italiana II. Arie di corte III. Siciliana IV. Passacaglia Program notes by Claudia Jensen and Bradley Clem “Ancient Voices” is a concert that asks us to

Exhilaration Program Notes

by Claudia Jensen and Bradley Clem The theme of exhilaration runs throughout this concert, beginning with the opening fanfares by Giovanni Gabrieli, who explored, famously and joyfully, the sonic possibilities of a performance space, which is, in a sense, exactly what Philharmonia Northwest is doing in

Reminiscence Program Notes

Program Notes by Claudia Jensen and Bradley Clem Julia has put together a lovely program around the theme of Reminiscences, featuring works that evoke ideas of memory and recollection. But the composers featured here, like all artists, were also pushing boundaries within this retrospective frame, working

Family Concert Program “Notes”

When Dr. Seuss Meets Charlie Brown – A Family Concert Sunday, November 24, 2019 at 2pm Town Hall - 1119 8th Ave Seattle, WA 98101 Tickets and info: https://philharmonianw.org/19-20season/concert-ii-family-concert/ Program Notes by Claudia Jensen and Bradley Clem Let’s come to a concert, the family, together In all kinds of clothing and all

Songs of Life Program Notes

by Bradley Clem and Claudia Jensen   Reedbird Emily Doolittle b. Halifax, Nova Scotia, 1972 Composer Emily Doolittle shares her thoughts about Reedbird, her work for winds and brass: “The bobolink, also known as a “reedbird,” is a small New World blackbird found across North America. Its song is fast,

Haydn’s Creation Program Notes

by Dr. Justin Henderlight In 1751, Joseph Haydn’s situation took a turn when his voice changed, and the choirmaster at the Vienna cathedral dismissed him not only for his shattered singing abilities, but also for his unruly behavior. Somewhat destitute, Haydn found work with Nicola Porpora