The dress rehearsal for the orchestra is tonight. Working with the other bass player will be a challenge. I am used to playing alone.
The concert line up is:
- Invitation to the Dance by Carl Maria von Weber
- Capriol Suite by Peter Warlock
- Swedish Dances by Max Brunch
- Danse Bacchanale by Camille Saint-Saens
- Emperior’s Waltz by Johann Strauss
Yes, it is basically a dance concert. The Capriol Suite will also include a performance of Renaissance dances. It will be fun to watch. This is the piece of music that I am most concerned about because it appears easy on the page but is difficult to play correctly.
The hit of the evening will be the raucous Danse Bacchanale (French spelling). You have heard parts of it if you have ever watched old cartoons. Four high school kids have joined the percussion section, which adds to the excitement. It is one great piece of music, a real challenge to play and very satisfying.
The Strauss. Ask any musician and they will moan when a Strauss waltz is mentioned. It is a bit dull to play. Audiences love them. There will be several couples from a dance class at the rec department who will rise and begin to waltz. They will then turn and invite others to join them. Hopefully, the entire room with be dancing by the end of the piece.
Michael and his mom will practice waltzing before the concert!
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