Why You'll Love This Concert
What better way to welcome our audience back than a concert filled with some of classical music’s greatest moments? With the addition of a virtuoso performance by one of the world’s great classical guitarists, this concert will remind us all how meaningful it is to have live concerts and prove it was worth the wait.
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Aaron Copland
Orchestration
4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, 2 percussion
Notes
Ubiquitous at all sorts of public occasions, solemn and celebratory, Copland’s Fanfare for the Common Man was originally commissioned in 1942 by conductor Eugene Goosens as a piece honoring the sacrifices of Americans during World War II.
Read MoreWolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Orchestration
2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 2 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, timpani, strings
Notes
The hammer blows from the tutti orchestra and the sincerity of the string chorale are a somber beginning to what is an often light-hearted piece, informed by the folk songs and popular idioms of German Singspiel.
Read MoreGeorge Walker
Orchestration
strings
Notes
George Walker’s Lyric for Strings embraces seemingly opposite emotions, although it is less a two-sided contrast and more ambivalent. It is, perhaps, a perfect piece for this American moment.
Read MoreJoaquín Rodrigo
Orchestration
solo guitar, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 2 horns, 2 trumpets, strings
Notes
Descriptions of Rodrigo’s music, as for many Spanish composers, often emphasize the variety of tonal “color” and the “passion” of the music. While these qualities are certainly present, especially given Rodrigo’s skilled orchestration, I would encourage you to listen for the tactile qualities of the guitar.
Read MoreLudwig van Beethoven
Orchestration
piccolo, 2 flutes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 2 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, timpani, strings
Notes
The fifth symphony is remarkable in that the compelling energy of the entire first movement is derived from only a short opening motive of four notes. Literally every element is derived from this motive. Even the “contrasting” second subject is built upon the melodic outlines of the first bars and is accompanied by the motive itself.
Read MoreSafety Improvements
On every concert night, you will notice changes designed to keep everyone safe, secure, and comfortable during your evening at the symphony. Learn about our safety improvements.
Additional Information
What a wonderful MOZART concert night! Redlands Symphony gave me the opportunity to hang out with my girlfriends. We had a wonderful dinner at a local restaurant, Olive & Citrus, and the music topped off our time together!
Directions to Redlands
Redlands is conveniently located less than 30 minutes from Riverside, Loma Linda, Yucaipa, Highland, and Beaumont. From Hemet, it’s just a short jaunt north on CA-79 and West on I-10. It is easily accessible from Los Angeles 60 miles east along Hwy 10. And from San Diego, it’s a beautiful, 2-hour drive north along I-15 and I-215.
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Directions to Memorial Chapel at University of Redlands
All regular season concerts are held at Memorial Chapel on the University of Redlands campus.
Sponsored By:
Marilyn Solter
Concert Info
Performed by: Redlands Symphony 10/09/21 at 08:00pm
Performed at: Memorial Chapel 1200 E Colton AveRedlands, CA 92354 Get Directions
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photos of René Izquierdo by Rachel Nicole.