Senior PACO

In our first concert, “Connection,” we start with Dvořák, and see his mastery of “romantic lyricism and bohemian melodies.” His Serenade for Strings captures the joy of his recent marriage which is then paired with Barber’s Adagio. Barber, with one melodic line, captures the depth of human sorrow while also embracing the human quality of hope in all things. And finally, with Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, we bridge the transatlantic voices of the early 20th century. “ Connection” tells a story where music heals us, inspires us, and connects us.

Program:

Antonin Dvořák: Serenade for Strings in E Major, Op. 22

• I. ​​Moderato
• II. Minuet: Allegro con moto
• III. Scherzo: Vivace
• IV. Larghetto
• V. Finale: Allegro vivace

Samuel Barber: Adagio for Strings, Op. 11

Samuel Coleridge-Taylor: Four Novelletten for String Orchestra, Op. 52

• I. Allegro moderato

• II. Larghetto affettuoso

• III. Allegro molto

• IV. Allegro comodo

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