For me, the weekend include some quality time at the Rhythm Discovery Center with business publication editors and writers from around the country. Also on my weekend-that-was to-do list: The Indiana Repertory Theatre's production of Noel Coward's "Fallen Angels." More on that in an upcoming IBJ.
In the meantime, tell me what you saw, read, heard or otherwise experienced on the A&E front.
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The piece that really drew most of the audience was The Planets, Gustav Holst's World War I era tone poem in several movements. I have never heard the ISO play with such a huge sound or with such energy - Mars exploded off the stage at a rapid clip that was stunning to hear. The low brass melody was thrilling. Urbanski conducted without score, as he has in the past two concerts in which he has led the ISO, and his attention to detail was absolute. Parts of the work that had always struck me as a bit, well, wimpy came off with intensity and fullness. This was far from a flawless performance, as there were a couple of big fluffs and a few noticeable intonation problems. That hardly mattered, as Urbanski drew such passion and relentless energy from the ensemble, making every detail sparkle and seem completely essential, which of course, should always be a conductor's goal. The fade to black ending was wonderful, although the audience was noisier than usual. Kudos to Urbanski and the orchestra for an exciting and memorable performance.
I conducted the Indiana Wind Symphony on a St. Patrick's Day concert at the Palladium and we really enjoyed working with the wonderful Richens/Timm Irish Dancers and tenor Ken Knowles, always an audience favorite.