The VSO website described tonight's offering as follows:
Maestro Bramwell Tovey presents a performance of Fauré’s luminous and profoundly beautiful Requiem. Stravinsky’s deeply moving Symphony of Psalms and Haydn’s rich and aristocratic Military Symphony set the stage for Fauré’s choral masterpiece.
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Conductor / Performers
Bramwell Tovey conductorNathalie Paulin soprano*David John Pike baritone*Phoenix Chamber Choir *UBC University Singers *Graeme Langager chorus director -
Repertoire
StravinskySymphony of Psalms*HaydnSymphony No. 100 in G Major, MilitaryFauréRequiem*
Just before the choral masterpiece the Maestro gave a few touching words about the loss of innocent lives in Paris and other parts of the world earlier in the week. He also encouraged concert goers to give a few moments of silence after the choral requiem.
I apologize for the quality of the photos which were taken with my cell phone. I was fumbling and inadvertently had the flash on. I wasn't quick enough to adjust things before all the final bows were finished.
Afterwards I walked to my bus stop to make my way home. I passed by this building which is obviously light up in honour of France like many buildings around the world.
10 comments:
It must have been a beautiful night at the Orchestra. Our hearts are with the people in Paris.
How thrilling!!! I would have enjoyed this immensely!!!
It sounds like a wonderful evening.
Hugs,
Meredith
Wonderful! I love symphony orchestras!
Symphony conductors seem to have a good feel for things in the world. He chose a very appropriate time to have the moment of silence.
I love concerts of symphony orchestras !!
Greetings
Looks and sounds like a great evening you had.
Hi Joyful, What an excellent experience attending the Symphony. While you were enjoying the music I was watching something on TV that I thought you would want to see. It was on CBS 60 Minutes ... A story about Kenya's unique money system! They are global leaders in this. Here is a link to the story and I hope you can watch it online http://www.cbsnews.com/news/future-of-money-kenya-m-pesa-60-minutes/
Hi John, yes, it is really fascinating about how the Kenyan's use m-pesa. It has now been operational for many years. It is a great way to send money to people across Kenya and especially where there are no nearby banks. Many people in rural areas and in poor areas do not have a bank account and this way they can have money in an mpesa wallet and send funds to vendors and others through the phone. It is very revolutionary.
I love Faure's requiem -- one of my favorite pieces -- and attending the symphony is a special joy for us. I know it was a remarkable experience for you.
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