Date: 23rd August (Wednesday), 7:30pm
Seats: Rausing Circle, Row 1, Seats 24/25
Program: Symphony No. 9, 'From the New World' (Dvořák))
Performers: Hallé Orchestra, Toby Jones (actor), Henry Goodman (actor), Tamzin Griffin (actor), Rodney Earl Clarke (bass-baritone)
Notes: This concert was a very interesting one. It's part of the Behind the Score series, which meant that the entire first half was a story, framing excerpts from the symphony and other selected works.
They told the story of Dvořák's travels to New York and his life there, as well as his influences composing the symphony, and the reactions it got. It certainly was a great insight into the life of a very famous composer!
The second half was simply the symphony, but it was lovely, having had the first half beforehand. I recognised more melodies and their influences from being explained in the second half than I would have otherwise, definitely made it a more enjoyable experience. Really great way to experience a symphony, especially when you're not 100% familiar with it.
Prom #11 for us (#5, ticketed)... Only a few left for us before the Last Night!
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