In Which BrooklynDodger Attempts Classical Music Criticism

Sometimes the logic of a program seems really cute. Saturday at the DSO was like that.

First we have Bach, rearranged by Stokowski for a full symphony orchestra. Very pleasant, except that all those forces were not appropriate to Bach, so it was ponderous.

Then, a concerto for piano and winds with no strings. Then a concerto for piano with a baroque orchestra, so no winds. Small forces, with lots of clarity as a result.

Finally, Mozart with a Mozart sized orchestra.

The orchestra was up and down all night, with some players getting the night off after the opening.

Are Bach and Mozart the roots music for the classical repertoire?


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Mozart’s Final Masterpiece

Saturday, October 1 at 8:30 PM

Peter Serkin, called “one of the supreme musicians of our time” by New York Magazine, performs delightfully contrasting works by Bach and Stravinsky. The concert concludes with Mozart’s final and greatest symphony.
ArtistsPaul Mägi, conductorPeter Serkin , piano

Program
Bach
Passacaglia and Fugue in C minor, BWV 582
Stravinsky
Concerto for Piano and Wind Instruments
Bach
Concerto No. 5 in F minor for Clavier and String Orchestra, BWV 1056
Mozart
Symphony No. 41 in C major, K. 551, "Jupiter"