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Andre Watts, Piano

Presented by Austin Symphony Orchestra at The Long Center for the Performing Arts

September 10-September 11, 2010

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Program: Schuman New England Triptych; Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58; Schumann Symphony No. 2 in C Major, Op. 61. About the guest artist: André Watts burst upon the music world at the age of 16 when Leonard Bernstein chose him to make his debut with the New York Philharmonic in their Young People's Concerts, broadcast nationwide on CBS-TV. Only two weeks later, Bernstein asked him to substitute at the last minute for the ailing Glenn Gould in performances of Liszt's E-flat Concerto with the New York Philharmonic, thus launching his career in storybook fashion. More than 45 years later, André Watts remains one of today's most celebrated and beloved superstars.

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    The Long Center for the Performing Arts

    701 West Riverside Drive
    Austin, TX 78704

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    September 10-September 11, 2010

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    8:00PM - 10:00PM

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    • Event Name: Andre Watts, Piano
      "Full WATT-age?"
      Review posted by: Preston Kirk from Spicewood (Austin) TX, USA, Sep 13, 2010
      

      Who am I to argue with success, to deny goosebumps? The ASO has been perfecting itself for 100 years. Andre' Watts has wowed audiences -- on stage, TV & festivals + recordings for 45 years. Conductor... Expand

      Who am I to argue with success, to deny goosebumps? The ASO has been perfecting itself for 100 years. Andre' Watts has wowed audiences -- on stage, TV & festivals + recordings for 45 years. Conductor Peter Bay celebrates 13 years and a brilliant resume. The performance of Wm. Schuman's "New England Tryptych was elegantly appropriate for 9/11, particularly after the audience sang the national anthem as the orchestra played. And Robt. Schumann's Symphony No. 2 in C Major, Op. 61 honored his bicentennial. Folks, that's a lot of combined staying power -- an amazing string of personal and musical triumphs. BUT... Watts, as "in touch" as he was with this fantastic collection of musicians and the oh-so-polite, appreciative audience -- seemed to be uncomfortable. Grand gestures at the keyboard, sure. Beethoven's Piano Concerto No 4 was truly moving. But Watts seemed weary, as if suffering from allergies and lacking adequate cooling. Fidgeting; mopping. A flickering beacon. (more) Collapse

    • Event Name: Andre Watts, Piano
      "Off To A Great Start"
      Review posted by: Ronda Dale Kirk from Spicewood (Austin) TX, USA, Sep 13, 2010
      

      Highly-honored pianist Andre’ Watts was the guest artist at the opening performances of the ASO’s Centennial Season. Saturday night’s appreciative audience gave the artist a standing ovation... Expand

      Highly-honored pianist Andre’ Watts was the guest artist at the opening performances of the ASO’s Centennial Season. Saturday night’s appreciative audience gave the artist a standing ovation and repeated curtain calls for him, the Conductor Peter Bay and the orchestra – all well deserved. Watts’ played Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major with impressive verve. Bay is marking his 13th full season as ASO’s Music Director & Conductor, a continuity that is probably the envy of many other noted orchestras. Jealousy, if any, also should extend to the exquisite Dell Hall in which to enjoy the great classical compositions. The acoustics, at least from our center orchestra seats, are superb. This is a prime year to purchase season tickets: The percussion ensemble Nexus is in the line-up and the incomparable Itzhak Perlman is booked for the gala Centennial date which occurs in April. The Pops Series also hosts some heavy-hitters – Manhattan Transfer, Preservation Hall Jazz (more) Collapse

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    • Event Name: Andre Watts, Piano
      "Full WATT-age?"
      Review posted by: Preston Kirk from Spicewood (Austin) TX, USA, Sep 13, 2010
      

      Who am I to argue with success, to deny goosebumps? The ASO has been perfecting itself for 100 years. Andre' Watts has wowed audiences -- on stage, TV & festivals + recordings for 45 years. Conductor... Expand

      Who am I to argue with success, to deny goosebumps? The ASO has been perfecting itself for 100 years. Andre' Watts has wowed audiences -- on stage, TV & festivals + recordings for 45 years. Conductor Peter Bay celebrates 13 years and a brilliant resume. The performance of Wm. Schuman's "New England Tryptych was elegantly appropriate for 9/11, particularly after the audience sang the national anthem as the orchestra played. And Robt. Schumann's Symphony No. 2 in C Major, Op. 61 honored his bicentennial. Folks, that's a lot of combined staying power -- an amazing string of personal and musical triumphs. BUT... Watts, as "in touch" as he was with this fantastic collection of musicians and the oh-so-polite, appreciative audience -- seemed to be uncomfortable. Grand gestures at the keyboard, sure. Beethoven's Piano Concerto No 4 was truly moving. But Watts seemed weary, as if suffering from allergies and lacking adequate cooling. Fidgeting; mopping. A flickering beacon. (more) Collapse

    • Event Name: Andre Watts, Piano
      "Off To A Great Start"
      Review posted by: Ronda Dale Kirk from Spicewood (Austin) TX, USA, Sep 13, 2010
      

      Highly-honored pianist Andre’ Watts was the guest artist at the opening performances of the ASO’s Centennial Season. Saturday night’s appreciative audience gave the artist a standing ovation... Expand

      Highly-honored pianist Andre’ Watts was the guest artist at the opening performances of the ASO’s Centennial Season. Saturday night’s appreciative audience gave the artist a standing ovation and repeated curtain calls for him, the Conductor Peter Bay and the orchestra – all well deserved. Watts’ played Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major with impressive verve. Bay is marking his 13th full season as ASO’s Music Director & Conductor, a continuity that is probably the envy of many other noted orchestras. Jealousy, if any, also should extend to the exquisite Dell Hall in which to enjoy the great classical compositions. The acoustics, at least from our center orchestra seats, are superb. This is a prime year to purchase season tickets: The percussion ensemble Nexus is in the line-up and the incomparable Itzhak Perlman is booked for the gala Centennial date which occurs in April. The Pops Series also hosts some heavy-hitters – Manhattan Transfer, Preservation Hall Jazz (more) Collapse

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