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Vivaldi's Four Seasons has always been one of my old time favourite classical music. I was about 19 years old when I bought this album in a cassette! My dream to experience this music live and by a virtuoso violinist (Rachael) came true. I'm trilled to have it experienced and see so many talented musicians deliver such a wonderful performance. Thank you VSO.
A really enjoyable evening, my husband and I found it very worthwhile
I had played the Mozart clarinet concerto when I was at university and had my grandson (age 12) try it out before the concert so I took him to hear it at this concert and we were both very impressed by Jeanette Jonquil's interpretation of the concerto. She had such control, musicality and feeling in her playing. She deserved the prolonged standing ovation that she received. Beethoven's 5th Symphony is always inspiring and the VSO did a good performance of it. All who attended thoroughly enjoyed the evening.
The clarinetist, Jeanette Jonquil, was so spectacular perfoming Mozart that I casually mentioned to my spouse that I had been so fulfilled we could go home. However, what a mistake that would have been as the VSO equalled her performance with Beethoven's Symphony No. 5. I was also very impressed with Elgar's Sospiri which started the evening. I have always enjoyed the VSO but I cannot recall leaving an event quite as moved as I was Friday night. I will always treasure that evening.
The orchestra was up to snuff in its presentation of Beethoven's 5th and Mozart's Clarinet Concerto in A major with Jeanette Jonquil playing the licorice stick in a very versatile and lovely manner. A nice introduction to the evening was Elgar's mellow but melancholic piece, Sospiri. The highlight was Beethoven's 5th Symphony played with much verve and enthusiasm by the orchestra, leading from the dark and ominous opening to the melodic and enlightening, even joyous, following pieces. I found myself smiling at those moments with a lightheartedness stirring me to joyfulness. A wonderful evening made more so by the fact that this was a gift from my daughter and her family for my 75th birthday!
The masterpieces are amazing. The performance was magical. The Chan Center has a unique acoustic and VSO Concertmaster Dale Barltrop used it in full scale.
Sat at centre to back The sound was mellow and beautiful The violin solo was amazing Loved the piazzolla 4 season. I will definitely recommend this event to all of my friends
Well done Appreciate the conductor 'brief introduction. Hope will hear more Mahler's work
They say you can never replicate true music in digital format and after seeing this performance I agree. Wonderfully charisatic performance from the conductor and stunning music flowing from the orchestra. Would definitely return for more.
Absolutely brilliant. Amazing venue - had never been to the Chan Centre before - it was so intimate. Thank you
My son & I had a most enjoyable evening listening to Mozart's piano concerto & symphony & Bach's symphony......Piano concerto was amazing,unbelievable sound & technique...The orchestra very skilled & with great sound...We hope to attend more concerts this spring.
A Great Concert, the musicians were excellent, the introductions before the performances were helpful and entertaining and I would go again if the chance arose.
Quite possibly the best concert I've ever attended. Thanks primarily to Henning Kraggerud, but also the VSO and, of course, Vivaldi. The Friday night performance was so outstanding, I had to return on Saturday for an equally amazing experience. Well done to all !
And the lead string played the music without sheets ...wow! It was such a wonderful experience ... and the Chan Centre is amazing ... the sound just sounds so rich and warm.
Terrific concert. Well worth the price of tickets. Even more amazing my teenage children loved it. VSO and Kraggerud in top form.
This is the 1st time I listen orchestra in live. Because The Four Seasons, I brought the tickets. Although I was sitting on the top last row, but the sound still clear, clean and sharp. Henning Kraggerud had a great performance. The great part was he took some time to read the poem before the performance, that make us has more fantasize while we were listing.
I love attending all types of theatre. This was going to be my first live Orchestra ive attended other than my brothers shows in highschool 10 years ago. The Show was too short The lights were too bright The stage was poorly decorted Just seemed like they showed up in black clothing with thier instruments and set up some chairs and performed.. I regret paying 70 per person to take my mom here for her birthday.
Nice atmosphere but program too short & not enough performers with instruments
The venue is very beautiful and has very organized and friendly staff. VSO is absolutely great and everyone enjoy it a lot.
the syphony conduter was amazing I would see it again if you brought the season bAch & beyond back
