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...more nuanced. Before the last note drew to an exciting end, a particularly enthused man seated in the first balcony shouted a fervent “Bravo,” as the rest of the audience joined in enthusiastic applause. The main course of the night was served with Mussorgsky??s “Pictures at an Exhibition.” Originally written for piano, the ten-piece suite was orchestrated by French Impressionist composer Ravel for former music director of the Boston Symphony Serge Koussevitzky. The opening “Promenade” theme in B-flat...
Anne H. Manson ’83 credits a scheduling conflict for her most historic accomplishment. In 1994, when famed conductor Claudio Abbado was unable to lead the orchestra in its last performance of Mussorgsky??s Boris Godunov, Manson stepped in, making history as the first woman to conduct the renowned orchestra...
...section stays alert, ready to play as soon as the game stops for a whistle. In true Harvard spirit, the low brass especially keeps a keen eye out for the hand of the referee, ready to play the imposing theme from Mussorgsky??s “Night on Bald Mountain” whenever an opposing player takes a trip to the penalty box. Saxophones play a bagpipe tune, and the trumpets break into fanfares from a myriad of classical composers to rouse our team to even greater feats and higher scores...
...HARVARD-RADCLIFFE ORCHESTRA. The Harvard-Radcliffe Orchestra performs an “All-Russian Program” featuring Prokofiev’s “Lt. Kije,” Kabalevsky’s “Colus Bergeron Overture,” and Mussorgsky??s “Pictures at an Exhibiton,” with guest conductor Gil Rose. Friday, April 4, at 8 pm. Tickets $13/$11/$8 general, $10/$8/$6 students (2 per ID). Series tickets available at $38/$32/$23 general, $29/$23/$17 students, and $10/$8/$6 for groups...
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