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Review 1 for Asheville Symphony
R.V.Williams, A. Part, Mozart's Requiem
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- Sat, Apr 20, 2013 @
Posted 04/24/2013
by Sedona1997
Location:Asheville NC
The Part and Ralph Vaughn Williams works were well matched in the same concert. The Part was performed well as was the Memorium to Benjamin Britten. The Requiem conveyed deep emotion with sad undercurrents. wonderful performances
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Review 2 for Asheville Symphony
Asheville Symphony--Part, Vaughn Williams, Mozart
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- Sat, Apr 20, 2013 @
Favorite moment: Unfortunately, it was the beginning of the second piece on the program, Flos Campi., when I could hear the performers. @
Posted 04/22/2013
by AlbertaC
Having attended classical and opera performances in San Francisco, Chicago, New York, Washington DC, Philadelphia, Boston, St. Louis, Europe and many other venues, I was amazed that there was no control in Asheville over the continuing late entrance of so many people. I was near a stairwell and could hear talking in the hallway downstairs, as well. There were only 2 ushers, who could not keep up with the flow of at least 100 latecomers throughout the concert hall. The first composition began without regard to the entering crowd (as a conductor I contolled this aspect of the beginning of a performance, and it is easy to also instruct the ushers on the protocol). The house lights should be kept up until the doors are closed, and then begin the performance. Simple. The first composition was elegant, and nuanced, and I simply closed my eyes to appreciate it as best I could, considering the people groping their way in the dark and several with the flashlights of the ushers, all the while trying to block out the talking from the hallway and stairs. The first piece was just concluding as the last of the audience members settled into their seats
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- Sat, Apr 20, 2013 @
Favorite moment: Unfortunately, it was the beginning of the second piece on the program, Flos Campi., when I could hear the performers. @
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Review 3 for Asheville Symphony
Mozart's Requiem for a ballrom!
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- Sat, Apr 20, 2013 @
Posted 04/22/2013
by silesian
I was looking forward to listen this Mozart's masterpiece in a live perfomance setting after listening many digital, vinyl and radio performances. Of course the quality of sound is mind blowing and worthy driving 130 miles to get to the concert. I was, however dissapointed with the director's approach to interpret the Requiem in such a casual, almost nonchalant way. There is so much drama and sublime beauty in this composition that it ought to be perform with a sense of awe and reveration . You cannot feel it in the Asheville Symphony performance.. Too fast (the violin section was sometimes behind), with no "gravity", which converted the 3/4 parts into a wiennese waltz. Pluses: decent choir, very good soprano and excellent alto.
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Review 4 for Asheville Symphony
like another world!
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- Sat, Mar 16, 2013 @
Favorite moment: Tim Fain. @
Posted 03/20/2013
by Care45679
Location:Asheville, NC
It was like getting to slip into another world for a night, it was quite nice! Tim Fain was fantastic! ! ! !
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Favorite moment: Tim Fain. @
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Review 5 for Asheville Symphony
Amazing Piano Player!
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- Sat, Feb 9, 2013 @
Favorite moment: The piano player from Russia was encored...twice! It was a treat to hear him play again, something of his own choice! @
Posted 02/11/2013
by TigerlilyKnotwise
Location:Hendersonville, NC
We very much enjoyed the concert. In addition to the Tchaikovsky music, there was a story-music from a French composer that they did also, which they brought in an actress for to read the story between movements. It really gave more meaning to what you were hearing. Then, the piano player was a young man from Russia. He was absolutely amazing! Not only did he play beautifully, but he played all from memory! It was wonderful. I think it's great that Asheville can get people like that to come in to enhance their already excellent performance!
We are already signed up for the next concert!
We are already signed up for the next concert!
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- Sat, Feb 9, 2013 @
Favorite moment: The piano player from Russia was encored...twice! It was a treat to hear him play again, something of his own choice! @
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Review 6 for Asheville Symphony
joyce Yang was the amazing.
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- Sat, Nov 17, 2012 @
Favorite moment: The beautiful middle, more recognizable section. Joyce seemed to thoroughly enjoy it and so did I. It was breathtaking. @
Posted 11/19/2012
by smiottygirl
Location:from Asheville. Just moved here and love it.
Joyce Yang was such a joy to watch. She plays with such feeling and love of music. We completely enjoyed every minute of her performance.
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Favorite moment: The beautiful middle, more recognizable section. Joyce seemed to thoroughly enjoy it and so did I. It was breathtaking. @
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Review 7 for Asheville Symphony
Asheville Symphony Outstanding
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- Sat, May 12, 2012 @
Posted 06/12/2012
by RMB2
Outstanding performance with very good musicians indeed.
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Review 8 for Asheville Symphony
A Warm and Energetic Performance
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- Asheville @
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- Sat, Feb 11, 2012 @
Posted 02/13/2012
by gershy7
Location:Acworth, GA
I have been in music a long time, and I have attended many concerts. I don't think I have ever had more fun at a classical symphony orchestra concert than I did seeing the Asheville Symphony on Saturday, February 11, 2012. The hall was beautiful and so was the music. Their conductor is truly inspiring.
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Review 9 for Asheville Symphony
Pops go the Holiday
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- Asheville @
, NC @
- Sun, Dec 18, 2011 @
Favorite moment: The beginning! @
Posted 12/20/2011
by Sodapops
Location:Black Mountain
I was very impressed with what Asheville has to offer by its local talent. The symphony was excellent...the choirs were good. Billy Jonas was not the correct choice for the guest artist. Nonetheless, it was a great show and I will attend again next year.
Note: The ushers need to learn to seat folks between pieces. Very disruptive.
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- Sun, Dec 18, 2011 @
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Review 10 for Asheville Symphony
Asheville Symphony @ Wolfe Theatre
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- Asheville @
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- Sat, Nov 19, 2011 @
Favorite moment: The last 20 minutes, when symphony, choir and soloists were all presenting at once. @
Posted 11/21/2011
by Anonymous
Location:Asheville area (temporarily)
I'm used to seeing the symphony in NYC and STL. This venue is old, paint peeling in multiple places. Back wall of stage has air ducts visible. Chorus was so deep upstage they had to be miked. Soloists also miked. Not used to that. Better to hear natural sound. A piece of something from the ceiling even fell down onto the bass section during the concert. Temperature was boiling. Fortunately someone turned on the A/C in the middle of the evening, so that helped. Surprised the staff wouldn't have anticipated this.
The program itself was shorter than expected, and since I came to hear the chorale, I was disappointed since their portion of the evening only lasted about 20 minutes. Overall I enjoyed that portion, as the 125-member double chorus and the soloists sounded nice, although, again, not quite right due to miking them over the sound system. Sound system itself okay, but not the best way to hear classical music. I understand why it was done, since the voices might have been lost from the back of the stage. The venue is not well designed for classical music. I hope Asheville is able to construct or use a different venue for the symphony, as they deserve better.
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- Sat, Nov 19, 2011 @
Favorite moment: The last 20 minutes, when symphony, choir and soloists were all presenting at once. @
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Review 11 for Asheville Symphony
Sorcerer's Apprentice was Magical
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- Asheville @
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- Sat, Oct 15, 2011 @
Favorite moment: My personal favorite was Claude Debussy's Prelude to an Afternoon of a Faun. The flute solo was so beautiful. @
Posted 10/17/2011
by Neroned
Location:Asheville
This was our first time to the Symphony. The occasion was my son's 20th birthday. He has been learning to play the cello, and just so happens we sat in front of the cello section. So he was able to get an up close and personal view. The solo violinist was awesome. We will be returning in November.
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- Sat, Oct 15, 2011 @
Favorite moment: My personal favorite was Claude Debussy's Prelude to an Afternoon of a Faun. The flute solo was so beautiful. @
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Review 12 for Asheville Symphony
Eclectic, exciting performance!!
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- Asheville @
, NC @
- Sat, Sep 17, 2011 @
Favorite moment: Daniel Meyer conducting. @
Posted 09/19/2011
by bluedaneman
Location:Asheville, NC
Opening performance of the 2011-12 season. After opening selection called Lolapalooza, S. Dinerstein played the Ravel piece with intense energy and excitement.
The Tchaikovsky symphony #5 was almost an afterthought even though performed with energy, sensitivity and feeling.
The Tchaikovsky symphony #5 was almost an afterthought even though performed with energy, sensitivity and feeling.
Standing ovations all around.
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- Sat, Sep 17, 2011 @
Favorite moment: Daniel Meyer conducting. @
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Review 13 for Asheville Symphony
Matt Allen, soloist
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- Asheville @
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- Sat, Mar 12, 2011 @
Favorite moment: Matt Allen's cello concerto. @
Posted 03/14/2011
by 63striker
Location:asheville NC
Great performance; soloist was amazing - cellist. Never cared much for strings, but he changed that view for life.
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- Sat, Mar 12, 2011 @
Favorite moment: Matt Allen's cello concerto. @
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