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The Concerto – A Means To Impress By Frank G. Schuetz Jr. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Most of us have heard the term ‘concerto.’ Some of us feel we know what the term implies in common usage. Often what comes to mind, for one who may be familiar with the term, is an orchestral musical piece featuring a soloist. Those who are familiar with the term may also be aware that a concerto is often presented in three movements – a fast movement, then a slower movement, and then a final fast movement. However, the intent of composers is not simply to follow a particular structure in order to fall into listeners’ expectations. Rather, the intent is to display the musical abilities and accomplishments of solo performers and the orchestra, and to demonstrate the interplay between those musicians. The composer uses this structure to create opportunities for musicians to show off! Musical soloists memorize entire concertos, and typically perform downstage (out in front) to the left of the conductor, with the supporting orchestra upstage (to the rear of the stage from the soloist). The effort required to study and memorize a piece for performance is very substantial. To provide a meager comparison - have you ever tried to commit the second verse of the “Star-Spangled Banner” to memory? The soloist must remember all of the notes, how long each note lasts, when NOT to play, how to re-enter and play at exactly the correct times by memorizing what the orchestra is playing, how loudly or softly to play during changes Camille Saint-Saens Ludwig van Beethoven 40
in dynamics, and much more. All of these aspects must be committed to memory by the performer. The performer is then displayed at the front of the stage and expected to recall every aspect of the concerto and perform with emotion and passion to move the emotions of the listener. A piece of orchestral music that is called a concerto, or referred to as a concerto, may not always fit neatly into the soloist/orchestra/three-movement structure. The number of movements can vary. The tempo of movements can be different than the typical fast-slow-fast presentation. And there are pieces written to feature more than one soloist or to feature whole groups within the orchestra to show off on their own - as with the “Concerto for Orchestra” by Bela Bartok. But a concerto is always is intended for musicians to show off in a special way. 38 TH SEASON 19 20 HHSO.ORG HHSO When preparing one’s expectations to enjoy the performance of a concerto, a listener should be reminded that the goal of the composer is to provide opportunity for special musical talent to be displayed and appreciated. Although Italian musical jargon can present its own challenge, reviewing the show program in advance of the performance will reveal the number of movements (which helps if observing traditional concert etiquette to avoid applause until all movements have been performed), and the relative tempo and sequence of movements, which can be suggestive of attitude and emotion. Pull up a seat with Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra and enjoy the concerto! CONCERT LISTING OPENING NIGHT Sun, Oct 20, 2019 • 5pm | Mon, Oct 21, 2019 • 8pm RACHMANINOFF & FRANCK Sun, Nov 17, 2019 • 5pm | Mon, Nov 18, 2019 • 8pm A VISIT FROM ST. NICHOLAS Sun, Dec 1, 2019 • 5pm | Mon, Dec 2, 2019 • 8pm DVOŘÁK & BARTÓK and BEETHOVEN’S 4TH Sun, Jan 12, 2020 • 5pm | Mon, Jan 13, 2020 • 8pm MOZART & SAINT-SAËNS and MONTGOMERY’S STARBURST Sun, Jan 26, 2020 • 5pm | Mon, Jan 27, 2020 • 8pm SUPERHEROES! Sun, Feb 9, 2020 • 5pm | Mon, Feb 10, 2020 • 8pm GRIEG & Vaughan WILLIAMS and ELGAR’S ENIGMA VARIATIONS Sun, Feb 23, 2020 • 5pm | Mon, Feb 24, 2020 • 8pm WAGNER & RIMSKY-KORSAKOV and BRAHMS‘ DOUBLE CONCERTO Sun, Mar 22, 2020 • 5pm | Mon, Mar 23, 2020 • 8pm GRAND FINALE: ELIJAH Sun, Apr 26, 2020 • 5pm | Mon, Apr 27, 2020 • 8pm Subscriptions/tickets are available at hhso.org or by calling 843-842-2055. All concerts held at First Presbyterian Church on William Hilton Pkwy. 41
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