Anthony R. Parnther
Annelle K. Gregory
John Malveaux of
writes:
Music Director and Conductor Anthony R. Parnther opened the Southeast
Symphony 70th season March 11, 2018 with commentary on the founding of
the orchestra and its remarkable survival as the oldest founded African
American orchestra in the country. As he spoke, I noted the physical
face of the orchestra is significantly whiter than earlier years.
The
program opened with selections from WEST SIDE STORY by Leonard
Bernstein. In tribute to Women History Month, composer Adrienne Albert
WESTERN SUITE and Florence Price THE OAK concluded the first half.
Composer Adrienne Albert was introduced and spoke before and after
performance of WESTERN SUITE. The performance of Florence Price THE OAK
was a West Coast premiere. The recording by the Women Philharmonic is
part of my classical collection.
Violinist
Annele Gregory assumed the concert master chair to open the second half
performance of SCHEHERAZADE by Nilolai Rimsky-Korsakov . Annelle is a
virtuoso violinist and the 1st chair part was an understatement for her.
The program closed with MAKE OUR GARDEN GROW from CANDIDE by Leonard
Bernstein. Again, the Southeast Symphony Chorus physical face is
significantly whiter than the chorus debut in the last year or two.
Overall,
the orchestra was excellent and I look forward to the next performance.
Please see/hear Women Philharmonic recording of Florence Price THE OAK https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z01O_UeTS_0. Also see Florence Price http://chevalierdesaintgeorges.homestead.com/Price.html
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Thank you both for the post!
Yes,
Mr. Malveaux, I also noticed that the makeup of the orchestra and
chorus seemed to have changed since I last played with them. ~ Annelle [Annelle K. Gregory]
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