Concert Report & Summary - Term Paper

Mozart: Concert Aria "Va, dal furor portata," K. 21. This is a vibrant cantata, with dramatic implications for the listener.

Arne: Suite from Alfred. There is no need for Rule Britannia, for example, the final piece from Alfred, a piece encompassing the British idealism of grandiose domination. Bold and brash, the piece truly resonates at the end of the show.

Personal Reflection:

The concert was a thrilling experience, because of many different reasons. First of all, the variety of the pieces included in the repertoire is high enough to keep anybody on their feet. From Handel's occasional sumptuous pieces to Mozart's playfulness and, at times, grave approaches in some of the pieces, the concert was excellently balanced to include any individual preferences.

On the other hand, the concert was quite generous in the variety of instruments used as well, together with a generous combination of cantata and purely orchestral pieces. From this perspective, the listener never has the time to get bored, because the music is not monotonous, but rather intriguing and well put into play.

Another reason why this was very enjoyable is related to the fact that this concerto was made up entirely of 18th century pieces, so, from this perspective, there is a certain unity in the pieces that were played.Despite this obvious unity, there is also a strong sense of diversity, with the musical pieces differing depending on the expressions lived by the composer, the actual action in the libretto etc.

My favorite piece was Handel's "Sound an Alarm," "See the conqu'ring hero comes," March, and "Sing unto God" from Judas Maccabaeus. Despite the fact that my favorite music is generally orchestral only, these pieces give out so much joy and pride, such a rhythm and bold manner that you cannot but enjoy them. You can almost see Judas entering the citadel as a victorious leader.

I would definitely like to attend another orchestral concerto at some other time. I have greatly enjoyed the role of the LA Philharmonic Orchestra, with an excellent conductor at its helm, and I think that the instrumental role played by the orchestra is fundamental in almost any musical piece. This was thoroughly enjoyed and I will do my best to….....