CCCNY got a treat from former member Jahja Ling with limited seating for his concert with pianist Lola Astanova, of the former Soviet Union.<\/p>\n
I am writing this so I can throw away the brochure.<\/p>\n
Astanova's performance, which was from memory, was well received. However, some have noticed minor mistakes and the New York Times complained<\/a> she lacked passion.<\/p>\n Everyone loved Jahja's conducting, of which I didn't pay much attention as I do not know how to judge it.<\/p>\n The accompanying orchestra was Orchestra of St. Luke. One of its cello member was Arthur Fiacco, who also played for OSNY. Looking him up, I stumbled upon the fact that his \"partner\" is Kent Tritle, conductor of OSNY. I read an article<\/a> on their lives together, nothing repugnant at all. This lead me to consider how sexually irrelevant many gay cases are, not that I know any intimate lifestyle of the Tritle\/Fiacco couple.<\/p>\n I only decided to go to the concert after learning of the pieces being played. Tante Lyna or Rev. Lin love to invite people to concerts held by people they know. I however, not having much time, must choose the pieces first, performers secondary.<\/p>\n The pieces played are well known by many:<\/p>\n 1. Suppe (1819-1895) Overture to Light Calvary<\/p>\n 2. Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat minor, Op. 23\u00a0 Allegro non troppo e molto maestoso-allegro con spirit 3. Smetana (1824-1884) Three Dances from The Bartered Bride\u00a0 Polka 4. Rachmaninoff (1873-1943) Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18 After the performance, Rev. Lin had Ning Ning call everyone to backstage to meet the musicians. I, Nadia and Willy passed and went home. We weren't the only ones. I thought, it's unnecessary. I am grateful for the invitation tickets, but I'll pass the privilege of a backstage groupie.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" CCCNY got a treat from former member Jahja Ling with limited seating for his concert with pianist Lola Astanova, of the former Soviet Union. I am writing this so I can throw away the brochure. Astanova's performance, which was from … Continue reading
\nAndantino semplice-Prestissimo
\nAlegro con fuoco<\/p>\n
\nFuriant
\nSkonca: Dance of the Comedians<\/p>\n
\nModerato
\nAdagio sostenuto
\nAllegro scherzando<\/p>\n