Houston Symphony's 'Riots and Scandals' fest looks at radical roots of composers beloved over time

A: Yes, yes. I think we can consider artistic work and its meaning on a period, where a particular thing is happening. And that means a Beethoven Sonata might not be as interesting today. But in the time, those were revolutionary, his way of writing. “Rite of Spring” is mainstream these days. But imagine at the time how they might be received in Paris, especially at the opening for the premiere. Imagine the bourgeoisie listening to this piece at the time.

Q: I recognize how it’s different from what preceded it. And recognize how it’s radical. But to my ears today, it doesn’t strike me as so radical as to send people to the exits. A: They did rehearsals. It was supposed to be played. So “Riots and Scandals” . . . it’s interesting to see how these pieces speak to us now. Can they still provoke some kind of scandal or outrage? For classically-trained musicians, “Rite of Spring” is something they all know. There aren’t any more surprises.

Q: We hear too much about this or that music being dead or no longer relevant. But the concept alone feels contemporary. Yesterday’s scandals are often not so bad a few years later. A: Maybe somebody sees a scandal and they think it’s a scandal until they find something more scandalous. You never know what will be scandalous. You never know if it will stay scandalous for us. You have to experience to know why it was that way at the time. And you can’t see it before it happens.

United States Latest News, United States Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Houston PD: Violent crime decreased in Houston in 2022Violent crime reports continued to drop from the high points of the early pandemic, but were still above 2019 levels, according to a new police report. Come to Tanglewood - we are preyed upon all day every day Is that because the courts let first time violent felons off with a misdemeanor? The numbers are rigged
Source: HoustonChron - 🏆 609. / 51 Read more »

‘Mo’ a Netflix show shot in Houston, about Houston, beloved by Houstonians gets renewed'Mo' was a hero's story and an immigrant's story. It was made in Houston and about Houston. Comedian Mo Amer got a green light from Netflix to shoot a second… One of the best.stories.ever! Talent is out of the ballpark…writing AND acting (himself). YES!
Source: HoustonChron - 🏆 609. / 51 Read more »

National Symphony Orchestra names Jean Davidson as executive directorThe veteran arts leader comes to Washington from leading the Los Angeles Master Chorale, succeeding Gary Ginstling. Reminds me of Annette Bening in this photo Not sure why these dystopian posts landed on a tweet about an orchestra but they 're all great. The fake Kennedy Awards are as pointless as the Oscars.
Source: washingtonpost - 🏆 95. / 72 Read more »

Phoenix Symphony hires new president and CEO from East Coast orchestraPeter Kjome has been named the new president and CEO of The Phoenix Symphony, after a nationwide executive search conducted by the symphony board of directors.
Source: abc15 - 🏆 263. / 63 Read more »

Musicians mourn Charles Wetherbee, former Columbus Symphony concertmasterWetherbee died of cancer on Monday at age 56.
Source: DispatchAlerts - 🏆 72. / 68 Read more »

Musicians mourn Charles Wetherbee, former Columbus Symphony concertmasterThe former Columbus Symphony concertmaster Charles Wetherbee is being remembered for his contributions to the local classical music scene.
Source: DispatchAlerts - 🏆 72. / 68 Read more »