Hawaii Symphony Orchestra to Present An Afternoon Of French Romance
By: Tyler Peterson Mar. 17, 2016
Arguably the most popular of Camille Saint-Saens's violin concerti, the Concerto No. 3 in B minor was dedicated to the Spanish violin virtuoso Pablo de Sarasate. Beloved for its passionate themes, memorable melodies and sense of intimacy, the Concerto No. 3 contrasts virtuosic moments for the violinist with beautiful passages for orchestra, creating exquisite dialogue between the two. Concertgoers can anticipate a spirited performance of Saint-Saens's masterwork, which helped to earn his unofficial designation as the most renowned French composer of the 19th century.
Praised as an "ambitious fusion of French and German musical tradition," César Franck's Symphony in D Minor is arguably French music's "most significant late-19th century symphony." While Franck's wife apparently objected to its "morally compromising sensuality and passion," today's concertgoers will relish its beauty, emotion and intelligence.
For a fascinating exploration of Franck's Symphony in D minor, we recommend browsing The Guardian's Symphony Guide.
About Tessa Lark: Winner of the prestigious Naumburg International Violin Award in 2012, Tessa Lark is one of the most captivating artistic voices of her time. Lark, now age 26, was named the Silver Medalist of the 2014 International Violin Competition of Indianapolis, making her the highest-ranked American-born winner in the Competition's history.
At age 16, Lark was soloist with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and has since then performed concerti with the Louisville Orchestra; Santa Fe, Indianapolis, Cheyenne, Santa Cruz, Cape Ann, Midcoast, Victoria, Carmel, Melrose and Peninsula Symphonies; Gettysburg and Mission Chamber Orchestras; Chinese Opera and Ballet Symphony Orchestra, and New England Conservatory's Symphony Orchestra as a result of winning the school's Violin Concerto Competition in 2010 with the Walton Violin Concerto. Lark has collaborated with a long list of renowned artists including Itzhak Perlman, Miriam Fried, Donald Weilerstein, Pamela Frank, Kim Kashkashian and Ralph Kirshbaum.
Lark entered New England Conservatory in the fall of 2006 to begin studies with Miriam Fried and completed her Master's degree in May 2012 under the tutelage of both Ms. Fried and Lucy Chapman. In addition to her busy performance schedule, Tessa has served on the faculty of the Great Wall International Music Academy in Beijing, China and as resident faculty at Lee University School of Music. Lark plays the 1683 "ex-Gingold" Stradivari violin on generous loan from the Josef Gingold Fund for the International Violin Competition of Indianapolis.
About Christopher Seaman: Highlights of Christopher Seaman's 2015/16 season and beyond include the openings of both the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and Auckland Philharmonia, and concerts with the Warsaw and Rochester Philharmonic orchestras, Milwaukee, Nashville and Adelaide Symphony orchestras, and Orquestra Filarmônica de Minas Gerais in Brazil. He has recently worked with Orquestra Nacional do Porto, Orchestra of Opera North, the Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra, Houston Symphony and the Minnesota Orchestra.
Seaman was Music Director of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (New York) until 2011, and was subsequently named Conductor Laureate. Previous positions include Music Director to the Naples Philharmonic Orchestra (Florida) for ten years, Conductor-in-Residence with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and recently Artistic Adviser of the San Antonio Symphony.
Recognized for his wealth of repertoire, which ranges from baroque to contemporary and in particular for his Bruckner, Brahms and Sibelius and British works, Seaman is also highly regarded for his work with younger musicians. He has held the post of Course Director to the Symphony Services International Conductor Development Programme for many years.
Tickets: Tickets range from $34 to $92 and are available at the Hawai'i Symphony Orchestra Box Office by calling (808) 94-MUSIC - (808) 946-8742 from Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. HSO advance sales end at noon on Thursday, March 17, but are available through the Blaisdell Box Office until concert time.
O'ahu Student & Military Discounts:
· Student tickets: $13 rush tickets for any seat are now available.
· Active Duty Military tickets: $20 rush tickets for any seat are now available.
About the Hawai'i Symphony Orchestra
The Hawai'i Symphony Orchestra was founded in 2011 and made its debut in 2012. The new HSO carries on the legacy of the Honolulu Symphony, which was founded in 1900 and performed for more than a century. The orchestra employs 84 professional musicians and presents classical masterworks, pops, educational and community programs.
The mission of the Hawai'i Symphony Orchestra is to present the highest-quality performances of great music, bringing national and international distinction to the orchestra and its community; to delight and educate audiences of all ages and backgrounds, and enhance the cultural vitality and quality of life in these Islands; and to operate in a financially sound manner.
For more information or to make a donation, please visit www.HawaiiSymphonyOrchestra.org. Share your Hawai'i Symphony Orchestra experience with the #HiSymphony hashtag on Twitter and Instagram @HawaiiSymphonyOrchestra
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