The Stars of our Orchestra - Orchestra Nova San Diego

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Concerts
Wednesday, October 21, 7:30 p.m.
St. Paul’s Cathedral, Downtown
Saturday, October 24, 8:00 p.m.
Irwin M. Jacobs Qualcomm Hall,
Sorrento Valley
Flying
Solo
Guest artist: Norman Krieger, Piano
Divertimento in D major
(Salzburg Symphony No. 1) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Allegro
Andante
Presto
Piano Sonata No. 14
(Moonlight Sonata) Ludwig van Beethoven
Adagio sostenuto
Allegretto
Presto
Intermission
Piano Concerto No. 3 Ludwig van Beethoven
Allegro con brio
Largo
Rondo-Allegro
Monday, October 26, 7:30 p.m.
Sherwood Auditorium, La Jolla
Our players are like a superstar sports team — each person individually strong
and a star in his/her own right, but collectively a winning team. Tonight, our
leader Maestro Pak lets his stars “fly solo” with Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3.
Who needs a conductor
During the Renaissance period, a choir kept together by tapping each other on the shoulder.
Before the 19th century, the first violinist in an instrumental group usually gave a few
necessary signals with his bow or the keyboard player led them, using his hands and head.
In the 19th century, the larger size of ensembles and the growing complexity of the music
with its varying tempos and heightened expressiveness made it necessary for a person to
coordinate and interpret the music.
The first conductors, including Mendelssohn, Berlioz and Richard Wagner, were composers
themselves; however, by the end of the century, conducting had become a specialty and
great conductors had become celebrities in their own right.
Come Together:
A closer look at some of our stars
John MacFerran Wilds
Trumpet, Principal
Family and heritage have played a
significant role in John’s musical career.
His father, a fan of classical music and a
trombonist, introduced John to the basics
of music via the Highland bagpipe. To this
day, John’s view of music and performance
is strongly influenced by the pride and
tradition of a Celtic heritage. John explains,
“I am hopelessly addicted to the heroic/
romantic nature of my instrument. I love
to take the ideas of composers and give
them life in the present. I love what I
do, I love my colleagues, and I am very
connected to my friends and family.”
Suzanne Kennedy
Flute/Piccolo
Suzanne has a double career as a vocalist
and a flutist. She directs four choirs,
teaches 550 students and arranges
music for her ensembles and students
on a regular basis. Yet, one of her fondest
memories is her experience playing with
her favorite rock band, STYX. She also
sang on the David Letterman show when
she was ten and then again in 2003. ”I
love the challenge of being a musical
chameleon,” states Suzanne, “changing
from one moment to the next.”
“The joy I have with
Orchestra Nova
is that I don’t feel
like a conductor,
but rather another
musician. All of our
musicians are stars,
having individual
personalities and
gifts. It’s a miracle
how they come
together to create a
single splendid voice.”
Jung-Ho Pak
Tricia Lee
Violin
Tricia began playing the piano at age five
but quickly switched over to the violin
when her older brother began to play.
She simply wanted to do everything he
was doing. Years later, Tricia has continued
to perform for “that special moment in a
performance when you experience the
collective, collaborative energy. When it
really happens, there is no high like it.”
Her first chamber music experience was
truly her “eye opener,” Tricia explains. “It
was when I first experienced what it really
means to communicate with another
musician. There can be so much joy!”
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