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| February 2012 |
"Mozart/Bach/Brahms"
The Serenade No. 12 for Winds in C minor, was written by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in 1782 or 1783. The work is sometimes called "Nacht Musique". The serenade is scored for 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 horns, and 2 bassoons.
The Brandenburg concertos by Johann Sebastian Bach (original title: Six Concerts à plusieurs instruments) are a collection of six instrumental works presented by Bach to Christian Ludwig, margrave of Brandenburg-Schwedt, in 1721 (though probably composed earlier). They are widely regarded as among the finest musical compositions of the Baroque era. In the Concerto #6 the absence of violins is unusual. Viola da braccio means the normal viola, and is used here to distinguish it from the "viola da gamba". When the work was written in 1721, the viola da gamba was already an old-fashioned instrument: the strong supposition that one viola da gamba part was taken by his employer, Prince Leopold, also points to a likely reason for the concerto's composition—Leopold wished to join his Kapellmeister playing music. Other theories speculate] that, since the viola da braccio was typically played by a lower socioeconomic class (e.g., servants), the work sought to upend the musical status quo by giving an important role to a "lesser" instrument. This is supported by knowledge that Bach wished to end his tenure under Prince Leopold. By upsetting the balance of the musical roles, he would be released from his servitude as Kapellmeister and allowed to seek employ elsewhere.
The two Serenades, Op. 11 and 16, represented two of the earliest efforts by Johannes Brahms to write orchestral music. They both date from the 1850s when Brahms was residing in Detmold. Serenade No. 2 in A, Op. 16, the second serenade, was written in 1859 and dedicated to Clara Schumann. It was revised in 1875. It is scored for a standard orchestra, but without violins. The five movements take approximately thirty minutes to perform.
Note: this program has NO violins!
Mozart Serenade #12 for Winds
Bach Brandenburg Concerto #6
Brahms Serenade #2
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Pacific Chamber Symphony
The concert was extraordinary!!!
"I thought the concert was extraordinary. I enjoyed the program immensely. I have always loved Tchaikovsky's Serenade for Strings, so that was a special treat for me. It was performed exceptionally well. The performances of the flutes individually and together were very special. I enjoyed Caliendo's pieces, and it was great to have an opportunity to hear what he had to say and to ask questions. Finally, having never enjoyed a Pacific Chamber Symphony concert before, I did not know what to expect in terms of the overall quality. I can hardly find the words to express my admiration for the quality of the performance. The musicians are exceptionally good. To have been able to sit in such an intimate setting and enjoy performances of that quality was a rare treat."
Gary Cordon
"What a beautiful concert and the acoustics of that First Presbyterian Church of Napa are wonderful..... It was wonderful to hear the two flutists, and to meet Christopher Caliendo. The concert was extraordinary!!!"
Carole Keiner
"Lawrence Kohl brought the audience into the heart of constructing a musical program with these five works. This well balanced program ranged from the 18th century to the 21st, and showcased two exceptional soloists in the central pieces for flute and orchestra.
The Vivaldi, Doppler and Caliendo were light, upbeat and clearly a pleasure for the performers. This was the premier of /World Music Serenade No. 1/, and the presence of Christopher Caliendo- who generously agreed to speak to the audience at intermission - was an added treat. The opening and closing works, both late romantic era, had a more solemn mien. While the tempo set for the Mahler /Adagietto/ was a bit too slow, the Tchaikovsky /Serenade for Strings more than compensated. The performance touched the very soul of the piece and left the audience deeply satisfied."
Lani Longshore
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