Pictured after the concert at the home of Christina and George Gamota at a reception for members of the Lexington Symphony Concert Fund Partners.
The 2011/2012 season of the Lexington Symphony began on Saturday, September 17th with a magnificent presentation of the works of Claude Debussy and Gustav Holst. As usual, the orchestra rose to the challenge of these intricate and robust symphonic masterpieces. The evening’s performance began with three movements from Debussy’s Nocturnes (1897-1899). The movements were exciting and engaging. The three movements — Nuages, Fêtes and Sirènes — showcased the orchestra’s ability to switch from slow and melodic to powerful and energetic. Every ounce of Music Director Jonathan McFee’s energy could be felt as he conducted his orchestra to full capacity. From the violins, violas and cellos in the string sections, and the piccolos, flutes and oboes in the in the wind section, to the powerful sounds of the brass and percussion, the Lexington Symphony was nothing short of spectacular. Similarly, The Symphony’s presentation of Gustav Holst’s 7-movement orchestral suite “The Planets” was flawless. Both pieces featured the voices of the New World Chorale.
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