Bridging Oceans

Yaniv Dinur, conductor
Hector Del Curto, bandoneon

Johann Sebastian Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F
Astor Piazzolla: Oblivion (arr. Robert Longfield )
Johann Sebastian Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G
Astor Piazzolla: Aconcagua; Concerto for Bandoneon
Johann Sebastian Bach: Suite No. 2 in B minor

There are two oceans (and two centuries) between Argentinian Astor Piazzolla and German Johann Sebastian Bach, but there are strong connections between them. That is why this concert pairs the music of these two great composers. Bach’s music often uses forms developed from dances and Piazzolla caused quite a stir when he merged his love of the tango with his love of classical music. At an early age, Piazzolla discovered the music of Bach and couldn’t stop playing it on the piano. He then became a virtuoso bandoneon player (an Argentinian accordion-like instrument that was actually invented in Germany) and learned to play Bach on that. Even when he formed his own tango band and played in the clubs of Buenos Aires, he infused his music with both jazz and Bach-inspired fugues.

This concert will transport you back and forth between two worlds of music, worlds that are in some ways very different from each other but in the most important ways very connected to each other. We want you to feel that connection and help you create your own world for one night.

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PRE-CONCERT TALK 6:30 – 7:00 PM
Our charismatic conductor and fascinating guest artist will have an entertaining conversation about the music of the evening, and just in case you’re wondering, you will find out what the heck a bandoneon is!

STAGE TOURS 7:00 – 7:25 PM
Here is a special opportunity for you to get closer to YOUR orchestra! Join CEO Dave Prentiss at the left staircase to the stage to get a closer look at the setup and the musicians as they warm up.

FREE OPEN REHEARSAL
Friday, November 15, 4 – 6:30 PM
Bronspiegel Auditorium
Seating is general admission, and no tickets or RSVP are required. The approximate rehearsal schedule is:

4:00 – 5:00 Piazzolla: Concerto for Bandoneon
5:20 Bach: Suite No. 2
6:00 Bach: Brandenburg 1 (and 3 if time)

A 20-minute break usually occurs between 5 and 5:30. Come and go as you please! To prevent disrupting the rehearsal process, we kindly ask that applause be reserved for the end of the session.

Violin I
Jesse Holstein, Concertmaster
Ethan Wood, Assistant Concertmaster
Ealain McMullin
Jennifer Memoli
Kyra Davies
Melody Albanese-Kelly

Violin II
EmmaLee Holmes-Hicks, Principal
David Rubin
Nozomi Murayama
Fariba Hunold
Yeonji Shim
Raluca Dumitrache
Sophia Bernitz

Viola
Maureen Heflinger
Sachin Shukla
Elisa Birdseye
Sofia Nikas
Sam Kelder

Cello
Sara Stalnaker
Fabrizio Mazzetta
Stefan Gabriel
Bonnie Harlow

Double Bass
Nathan Varga
Luke Rogers

Flute
Timothy Macri, Principal