Concert 5
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Concert 7:00 pm
(new start time!)
Reception 6:00 pm
Concert Lineup
Elgar – Enigma Variations
Pachelbel – Canon in D
Tchaikovsky – Piano Concerto No. 1, 1st movement, in Bb Minor
-Donald Crandall, piano solo
CONDUCTOR’S NOTES
We often hear friends and family retell how “old so and so” was a “real character.” That is certainly true of some of my immediate family, and perhaps yours, too. These characters are part of the joy of living and we are fortunate while they are around. These family and friends seem to transcend life’s little bumps at times, and we even call some of them “larger than life.” I think what makes them special is the way they navigate daily interactions—they seem to bring a laugh, or a story, or share a song when we need it most. This concert is dedicated to those who lift up others.
Back at the first concert, we heard one of Sir Edward Elgar’s most famous works, the Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1. On our final concert of this season, we return to Elgar who enshrined his closest friends in the music of his Enigma Variations. Elgar’s mystery theme is presented according to the character traits of his family and friends in sometimes outlandish settings, and sometimes in somber beauty. Next we present Pachelbel’s Canon in D, one of the most popular classical works of all time and commonly used in weddings, funerals, and other celebrations of those we love. Our concert concludes with a presentation of Tchaikovsky’s famous Piano Concerto Number 1, performed by one of the Texas Hill Country’s best-known musical characters, Dr. Donald Crandall. Don has held a special place in many hearts through his gifted musicianship and compelling piano teaching. In musical terms, he will make it rain in the Cailloux Theater! We hope to see you there!
