Adrian Symphony reminds me why I love Tchaikovsky

Even though I’ve done the 4th symphony earlier this year, and the 6th within the last 12 months, this week in Michigan was such a pleasure. With all the power of those two works, I still think the 5th might be my favorite overall. And this orchestra helped remind me why. Clean and clear playing, yes, but more than that was the passion of this group. The slow movement solos in the winds and horn were an absolute highlight of the whole year. And the big finish in that colossal finale…I’m speechless. Great, great, fun with a great great orchestra. (and always a pleasure to work with the charming Lindsay Deutsch on the Tchiak concerto!).

Nice review from the local press too:

“…to a note the ASO sounded spectacular all the way down to some very fine playing of various solo lines, including the second movement’s iconic horn solo. Every ounce of musical emotion definitely was there and the orchestra provided a thoroughly fulfilling rendition of this magnificent work.”

Adrian Daily Telegram, April 26, 2016