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Jon Kimura Parker, Piano

Presented by Austin Symphony Orchestra at The Long Center: Michael and Susan Dell Hall

May 13-May 14, 2011

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Internationally acclaimed pianist Jon Kimura Parker was born, raised and educated in Vancouver. Jon Kimura Parker has performed as guest artist with the New York Philharmonic, the Cleveland Orchestra, The Philadelphia Orchestra, and with the major orchestras of Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Cincinnati, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, and throughout Canada. He has given recitals in London, New York, Chicago, Munich, Budapest, Sydney, Hong Kong, and Tokyo and has performed with the Tokyo Quartet and Joshua Bell. In the spring of 2007 he performed and spoke alongside humanitarians Elie Wiesel and Paul Rusesabagina at the 50th Anniversary of AmeriCares, under whose auspices he performed in war-torn Sarajevo in 1995. Program: Menotti-Sebastian (ballet suite); Grieg-Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 16; Tchaikovsky-Symphony No. 4 in F Minor, Op. 36

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    The Long Center for the Performing Arts > The Long Center: Michael and Susan Dell Hall

    The Long Center for the Performing Arts
    701 W. Riverside Drive
    Austin, TX 78704

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    May 13-May 14, 2011

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    8:00 PM

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    • Event Name: Jon Kimura Parker, Piano
      "Orchestra Aerobics at the Austin Symphony"
      Review posted by: Charla Hathaway from Austin, TX, May 16, 2011
      

      From my seat in the mezzanine, I could not only hear but SEE the melody being passed around the 70 member orchestra. The trumpets would lead, then the French horns would offer a more subtle... Expand

      From my seat in the mezzanine, I could not only hear but SEE the melody being passed around the 70 member orchestra. The trumpets would lead, then the French horns would offer a more subtle version. The cellos give a mellow version to what we just heard in the violins. Tchaikovsky's symphony #4 in F minor was a workout for everyone-- including the piccolo. I love seeing the aerobic workout of especially the strings. I notice over half the members were women--times are changing. I play an 'orchestra game' at concerts. Upon hearing a haunting sound and I quickly see if I can guess what instrument it is---oboe, English horn, or…clarinet? It's a fun guessing game. I discovered I loved the bassoon tonight. The modern piece on the program, Menotti's Sebastian Ballet Suit, was quite lively--especially for the brass. The soloist playing Grieg's piano concerto in A minor, Jon Kimura Parker, was fantastic. The first movement gives you shivers--even if you're a novice Collapse

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    • Event Name: Jon Kimura Parker, Piano
      "Orchestra Aerobics at the Austin Symphony"
      Review posted by: Charla Hathaway from Austin, TX, May 16, 2011
      

      From my seat in the mezzanine, I could not only hear but SEE the melody being passed around the 70 member orchestra. The trumpets would lead, then the French horns would offer a more subtle... Expand

      From my seat in the mezzanine, I could not only hear but SEE the melody being passed around the 70 member orchestra. The trumpets would lead, then the French horns would offer a more subtle version. The cellos give a mellow version to what we just heard in the violins. Tchaikovsky's symphony #4 in F minor was a workout for everyone-- including the piccolo. I love seeing the aerobic workout of especially the strings. I notice over half the members were women--times are changing. I play an 'orchestra game' at concerts. Upon hearing a haunting sound and I quickly see if I can guess what instrument it is---oboe, English horn, or…clarinet? It's a fun guessing game. I discovered I loved the bassoon tonight. The modern piece on the program, Menotti's Sebastian Ballet Suit, was quite lively--especially for the brass. The soloist playing Grieg's piano concerto in A minor, Jon Kimura Parker, was fantastic. The first movement gives you shivers--even if you're a novice Collapse

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