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Borders Musician CloseUps

The Phoenix Symphony

April 14-October 13, 2008

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This series of free lecture-demonstrations features individual musicians from The Phoenix Symphony (or special guest artists) talking about their lives, backgrounds, and instruments. Each one-hour CloseUp concludes with a fun and informative Q&A session.

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  Tickets: Free Admission

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  Dates:
  April 14-October 13, 2008

  Times:
  Monday 7:00pm

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  Borders Books - Phoenix

  2402 East Camelback Road, Suite 200 Phoenix, AZ 85016

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  • Event Name: Enemy Slayer: A Navajo Oratorio
    "A Very Current Legend"
    Review posted by: Valarie from N. Phoenix, Feb 08, 2008
    

    I am not a fan of modern music. But I must say I really liked this oratorio. It is modern, clashing, turbulent at times, haunting at others. It is lush, intense and will take you on an emotional... Expand

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    I am not a fan of modern music. But I must say I really liked this oratorio. It is modern, clashing, turbulent at times, haunting at others. It is lush, intense and will take you on an emotional roller coaster ride. An ancient legend is modernised to be embodied by a returning Iraq war veteran to his tribe and the turmoil of leaving the devastation of war behind to become a part of his village again. The internal demons are strong and the pull of the emotions is intense. But with love and reminders of how he was raised by his people, he is finally cleansed of the demons. So a happy ending and I have to admit, I cried! The orchestra was fantastic and the choir, as the voices of The Elders, was magnificent (this was a devilish piece to sing!!). But I can't say enough good things about Scott Hendricks. He was powerful as the Warrior returned, acting the part in place, singing a new work, some in Navajo language from memory. I'm glad I went and also that I supported our local talent. Collapse

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  • Event Name: Baroque Christmas
    "Go for Baroque!"
    Review posted by: Sonny the Cat from Phoenix, AZ, Dec 16, 2006
    

    12/14/2006 All-Bach Concert. Top 3 Stars of the game: #3 Hornist Gabriel Kovach wailing in the stratosphere in Brandenburg Trio 2; #2 Baritone Hyung Yun doing the Deutsch convincingly in "Ja, ja,... Expand

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    12/14/2006 All-Bach Concert. Top 3 Stars of the game: #3 Hornist Gabriel Kovach wailing in the stratosphere in Brandenburg Trio 2; #2 Baritone Hyung Yun doing the Deutsch convincingly in "Ja, ja, ich kann die Feinde schlagen"; and #1 Flutist Viviana Cumplido dancing circles around the Man with the Golden Flute in the "Badinerie." Honorable mention: Cellist Richard Bock's fluid continuo all night long. I highly recommend all of you to catch this Bach-Fest 12/19 through 12/21. I plan to go back for another round. Collapse

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  • Event Name: Pops Series: An Arizona Christmas Tribute to Robert Shaw
    "A Somber Christie"
    Review posted by: Sonny the Cat from Phoenix, AZ, Dec 03, 2006
    

    Friday, 12/1/2006. One word: “Somber.” In other words: “This ain’t no Boston Pops Christmas.” No Leroy Anderson tunes. No Sleigh Ride. No sing-alongs. No Santa! While I wouldn’t agree completely with... Expand

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    Friday, 12/1/2006. One word: “Somber.” In other words: “This ain’t no Boston Pops Christmas.” No Leroy Anderson tunes. No Sleigh Ride. No sing-alongs. No Santa! While I wouldn’t agree completely with Presto the Cat’s characterization as “dull,” both the orchestra and Phoenix Symphony Chorus could have exhibited more “shine” and energy. From the balcony, the Phoenix Girls Chorus and the solo violin were virtually inaudible. The Hallelujah Chorus was dangerously out of synch. In a Pops concert taken so seriously, these flaws were inexcusable. On the other hand, I was extremely impressed with the Maestro’s innovative concept of a holiday concert. We were exposed to excerpts from some classical masterpieces by Beethoven and Poulenc. Traditional carols were presented in rare arrangements that kept our attention. The Thompson Alleluia was magical in its pacing and buildup. Too bad the audience broke out into applause prematurely. It would have been interesting to hear the entire program without pause as you suggested in your introduction. A true Christie Christmas Mass/Fantasia. Collapse

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