Mozart Review

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Published on Friday, 18 March 2011 12:06

Written by Simon Cole

I played the Mozart with the pgso on March 12.
it was a good performance, the orchestra played well and the audience was on their feet right away at the end, here is what the reviewer said:

"The Clarinet Concerto in A Major K. 622 was the perfect opportunity to showcase the instrument and the superb musical talent of Simon Cole.
 This is an example of hearing orchestra and soloist enter into a musical conversation. Played in three movements, the music seems familiar by dint of its survival since 1791 and because of its association with movies like Out of Africa and, more recently, The King’s Speech. Understandably popular, this pretty, appealing music affords an opportunity for the clarinet to stand out and be truly appreciated for its dulcet tones. Particularly during the adagio, there was a reassuring sense of serenity in the notes.
 The sweet clarinet sound led the orchestra through the movement. The rhythmic repetitions and slow, certain expression felt as comforting as prayer. By the third movement, the music stepped away and resumed lively progression."
V.Gilles Citizen