Alla Gloria d’Italia: NESE’s Concerto per la Repubblica
by David Patterson
The Consulate General of Italy in Boston, Liborio Stellino, was on hand to observe the anniversary of the foundation of the Italian republic for Concerto per la Repubblica at Jordan Hall on June 3. [continued]
Il Canto degli Italiani and The Star-Spangled Banner began Concerto per la Repubblica which featured revered works of Italian composers performed by the celebrated New England String Ensemble along with young soloists from the Boston area, all winners of NESE’s 2009 Youth String Concerto Competition. [continued]
Thrilling it really was to behold four young and accomplished fiddlers aged 14-17 performing in a movement from Vivaldi’s Concerto for Four Violins in B Minor. Each of these third-place winners had a distinctive voice turning Vivaldi into a most fascinating musical dialogue. No real red flags flying during this celebration. There were intonation flare-ups; solo-orchestra interplay once in a while went missing. Cortese, New England String Ensemble, youth soloists and music of Italian composers all made for a totally enjoyable evening. If only young students from the Boston area could have been present to see and hear-be inspired by-such sparkling role models. [Click title for full review.] [continued]
Comments Off on Alla Gloria d’Italia: NESE’s Concerto per la Repubblica