This Saturday, Woodstock Playhouse hosts “Dreaming by the Fireside,” a classical music revue conducted by WSO Artistic Director Mina Kim. The program is a captivating blend of romantic and impressionist masterpieces, opening with Debussy’s Petite Suite. This light, impressionistic work, originally for piano duet and later orchestrated by Henri Büsser, consists of four delightful movements that paint musical landscapes full of charm and vivacity. Following this airy start is Mussorgsky’s La Khovanshchina Overture, a piece that transports listeners to the depths of Russian history with its powerful themes and grandeur. The first half concludes with the lyrical beauty of Coleridge-Taylor’s Ballade for Orchestra, a testament to his rich melodic sense and orchestral innovation.
The second part of the evening delves deeper into the realm of musical storytelling. Debussy’s Afternoon of a Faun, an iconic impressionist piece, weaves a tapestry of dreamlike scenes, marked by its famous opening flute solo and sensuous, shimmering textures. The concert culminates with Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture, a work that brilliantly captures the passion, conflict, and tragedy of Shakespeare’s tale. Known for its unforgettable themes, including the celebrated love theme, Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece is a fitting finale to an evening that promises to be an unforgettable journey through the emotional landscapes of classical music.
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