Maruki always aims for a challenge and this concert was no different. Strangely, we started with a symphony, then ended with smaller works, smaller but still with their challenges. Suffice to say, Tchaikovsky symphony no.4 is no lightweight outing. Mvt.1 is all odd counts and offbeats and rapid unexpected phrases; mvt.2 is comfy, then a fast mvt.3 played all pizz is strange but attractive and inviting; mvt.4 is rabidly rapid from the very top. Get that bow moving and you care for the notes later although you do still care for the notes. Then a 15min break, strange given the big work as a starter, and a return to Grieg, Berlioz and Borodin, all pretty turgid at times. The Grieg was Peer Gynt suite no.1 in full, then Berlioz March to the Scaffold from Symphonie fantastique and an end of Borodin Polovtsian dances from Prince Igor with its lovely theme that was borrowed for Stranger in paradise, the lovely film theme we all know. I'd played it all before, but still found plenty of challenges and great joy to return. Again, big programs, big visions and no fear; go Maruki.
Maruki Community Orchestra performed Tchaikovsky, Grieg, Berlioz and Borodin at the Lyneham HS Performing Arts Centre under Paul Hubbard (conductor).
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