Rexburg Tabernacle Orchestra - Appalachian Spring
Schedule
Tue Mar 05 2024 at 07:30 pm
Location
Rexburg Tabernacle Civic Center | Rexburg, ID
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Tuesday, March 5, 2024, 7:30 p.m.Rexburg Tabernacle Civic Center
51 N. Center Street, Rexburg
The Tuesday, March 5 concert of the Rexburg Tabernacle Orchestra will give attendees a taste of spring. The concert date is altered from the usual Thursdays, but the event still begins at 7:30 pm in the historic Rexburg Tabernacle and is free of charge.
The program will highlight American composer Aaron Copland’s exceptionally popular ballet suite, Appalachian Spring. Music critic Terry Teachout wrote that this work “is probably the greatest piece of classical music composed by an American. It is completely comparable in quality to the great ballets of Tchaikovsky and Stravinsky. All that is best about mid-American music is in this piece.”
Also on the program is “The Lark Ascending," by Ralph Vaughan Williams, a beautiful short orchestral work for a violin soloist. Richard Ferguson, concertmaster of the orchestra, will be featured in that part. Ferguson says the violin imitates the Eurasian Skylark, known for its unusually long birdsong that happens during flight rather than while perched. He adds that this piece has an ethereal beauty that never ceases to inspire and enrich.
Also featured on the program will be the delightful "Overture to Candide," by Leonard Bernstein. This music was an instant hit in 1956, even though the operetta was not well-received. It has a well-earned place in orchestral modern repertoire.
Mark Seare, conductor of the community orchestra, says how much he has enjoyed the rehearsals in preparation for this concert. “This music is challenging and the practicing has been heavier and demanding, but so exciting.” Dan North, member of the French horn section, says audience members will recognize the music of this concert as much of it is familiar and popular.
This community orchestra is an all-volunteer ensemble in its 21st season and is comprised of professional musicians, teachers and students who devote their years of practice, training and time for the cultural and educational benefit of the community. They perform three free concerts per season, which the city of Rexburg sponsors.
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Where is it happening?
Rexburg Tabernacle Civic Center, 51 N Center St, Rexburg, ID 83440-1539, United States,Rexburg, IdahoEvent Location & Nearby Stays: