played today at the noon concert at the Church of the Epiphany. I probably should have skipped it.
The orchestra consists of about 50 members, described as both professionals and amateurs. The description sounded correct. Much of the playing was quite professional, but the amateur mistakes (wrong notes and missed cues) came through loud and clear, particulary in the brass section.
The audience was large and very appreciative (I assume it was composed in large part of relatives of the musicians). The selection of pieces was adequate (a short Mozart piece, Haydn symphony number 26 (a three movement symphony, lacking a final presto or allegretto), and Copland's Appalachian Spring), and the star of the show was the church's accoustics.
Overall, the playing was uneven. And uneven playing does not an enjoyable concert make.
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maybe because it was tuesday not friday?
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