RedlandsSymphony

TCHAIKOVSKY 1840–1893

Orchestration

2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 2 horns, strings

Program Notes

The “Rococo” Variations display an aspect of Tchaikovsky’s style that is often hidden from the public – his delight in the music of Mozart and other 18th century master. His attempt to imitate the structure and harmonies of the period can be heard primarily in his chamber music works and the Suites for Orchestra.

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BRUCKNER 1824-1896

Orchestration

3 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, 1 tuba, 1 timpani, strings

Program Notes

The lives of Bruckner and Schubert offer an interesting comparison. Both were the sons of teachers and each in turn became a teacher during a part of their lives. Both received a choir school education and both had a close circle of friends who offered encouragement in what they perceived as constructive criticism. At almost exactly the same age, each perceived the need to study theory with Simon Sechter. Here is where the parallel ends because Schubert didn’t live long enough to begin his lessons and Bruckner studied diligently for six years.

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Maestro Jon Robertson is now in his twenty-sixth season as music director and conductor or the Redlands Symphony Orchestra. The extraordinary quality of this orchestra is attributed to the blend of devotion he has for the musicians and his artistic vision.

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A fourth generation musician, David Cole is a graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music, having studied with his father Orlando Cole. His other teachers were Leonard Rose,and Zara Nelsova.

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