Vivaldi and Bach
Aston Magna Summer Concerts
Simon’s Rock College
Great Barrington
June 30
Debra Tinkham
Aston Magna is the Mecca of Baroque excellence. In celebration of their 35th Anniversary, one of the founding fathers of Aston Magna, Stanley Ritchie, graced us with music of Vivaldi and J.S. Bach. In addition, Maestro Ritchie brought five of his students; four violinists and one harpsichordist. Not on the program, was a sweet treat by Ritchie’s students, a four movement Concerto by Telemann. The students were talented, performed effortlessly, all well-degreed, but, they were a testimony that, with age, comes experience and wisdom beyond a young performer’s ability. Given time and experience, for sure they will one day be as awesome as the regular talents of Aston Magna.
Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, spring and summer, were performed at the onset of the program, followed by Bach’s Concerto in C minor, in three movements, for oboe and violin. Stephen Hammer on oboe, and Daniel Stepner on violin, were, as usual, at their best. There are just no words to describe Stepner’s enthusiasm, artistic talent and pure love of the music. Hammer and Stepner performed flawlessly.
The finale was Vivaldi’s autumn and winter. A passionate and perfect Vivaldi year. Picture, if you will a very fine, hand-blown wine glass. The end product is clarity, beauty, delicacy and void of imperfections. Before this end product became a beautiful wine glass, though, it took years and hours to perfect such excellence. Please mark your calendar for July 7, 2007, at Simon’s Rock College, for an evening of more Baroque excellence.
Simon’s Rock College
Great Barrington
June 30
Debra Tinkham
Aston Magna is the Mecca of Baroque excellence. In celebration of their 35th Anniversary, one of the founding fathers of Aston Magna, Stanley Ritchie, graced us with music of Vivaldi and J.S. Bach. In addition, Maestro Ritchie brought five of his students; four violinists and one harpsichordist. Not on the program, was a sweet treat by Ritchie’s students, a four movement Concerto by Telemann. The students were talented, performed effortlessly, all well-degreed, but, they were a testimony that, with age, comes experience and wisdom beyond a young performer’s ability. Given time and experience, for sure they will one day be as awesome as the regular talents of Aston Magna.
Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, spring and summer, were performed at the onset of the program, followed by Bach’s Concerto in C minor, in three movements, for oboe and violin. Stephen Hammer on oboe, and Daniel Stepner on violin, were, as usual, at their best. There are just no words to describe Stepner’s enthusiasm, artistic talent and pure love of the music. Hammer and Stepner performed flawlessly.
The finale was Vivaldi’s autumn and winter. A passionate and perfect Vivaldi year. Picture, if you will a very fine, hand-blown wine glass. The end product is clarity, beauty, delicacy and void of imperfections. Before this end product became a beautiful wine glass, though, it took years and hours to perfect such excellence. Please mark your calendar for July 7, 2007, at Simon’s Rock College, for an evening of more Baroque excellence.
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