So we packed some chicken salad sandwiches, fruit and drinks, then grabbed our picnic chairs, and drove down toward the city to enjoy another year of "Symphony Under the Stars".
I know I've mentioned this event before, as we usually go every year. This year was special, though ... it's their 30th anniversary! They had a beautiful selection of pieces, most of which we already knew.
Prokofiev Romeo and Juliet: Suite No.2. op.64. 1. 'The Montagues and Capulets'.
A great 'wake up the audience' piece!!
J. Strauss Jr. Die Fledermaus: Overture
All the little dancers were out the front for this piece. Nothing like young audience participation from the best view possible!
Mendlessohn Symphony No.5, op. 107, D major (Reformation): 3rd movement
I wasn't familiar with this piece at all, but it was very pretty.
Tchaikovsky Swan Lake, op.20, Act III No.20a 'Russian Dance'
Mussorgsky (arr. Rimsky-Korsakov) Night on Bald Mountain
Bizet Carmen: excerpts from Suite No.1 and Suite No.2
Les Toreadors, Aragonaise, Seguedill, Intermezzo, Habanera, Danse boheme
INTERVAL
Mozart The Magic Flute: Overture
Rebecca Barnard (arr. Adam Starr) ... guest performer
Keen Smiling
Everlasting
You I Loved
Williams Star Wars: Suite for Orchestra, 2. "Princess Leia's Theme" and Main Theme
Tchaikovsky Symphony No.6, op.74, B minor (Pathetique): 3rd movement
As usual, I'm so glad we went. We've arrived home nice and relaxed. It was a perfect way to finish off a lovely summer's day.
Until next time,
Catherine
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