The University of Toronto Symphony Orchestra perform at the MacMillan Theatre concert review

I saw the University of Toronto Symphony Orchestra perform at the MacMillan Theatre. The conductor for this group was named David Briskin. no.guest artist/conductor appeared to perform with the U of T Symphony Orchestra. It was performed, as I said before, at the Macmillan Theatre, which is located in the Edward Johnson Building. The address is 80 Queens Park Ave. The venue was efficient and large, as the sound would echo crossways the room. The seats were quite comfortable and well designed. The seating capacity was 815 in the Theatre. in that respect were approximately ergocalciferol people who attended. The floor was on a slope in rows, and it had 2 tiers.Short Description of performing GroupThere were no modified instruments for this exercise. This band would be considered an amateur band, as they are students and do not get paid for their performance, but they contend like a professional band. The men wore tuxedos, opus the women wore black dresses of any version, with the exception of the two piano players who wore flower dresses, which looked quite well on them.The contrive as a WholeThe concert was overall quite entertaining. At times, however, I was not as enthusiastic as I was before, as the songs dragged on, so at type it wasnt as exciting as other move. I feel that this concert was universal, as anyone who has a love for classical music could comply and enjoy the pieces the orchestra played. Considering, however, that issueer kids like more edgy and pop music, I think an older audience would gladly attend more than a younger audition. The concert was well paced, with an intermission so the audience could discuss and assimilate a chat with their mates.Comment on PerformanceThis performance was one for the ages, as it was a job well done by the orchestra. They began the performance with a prelude. This song used dynamics strongly, as the orchestra played extremely soft, as if the band wasnt playing. The French horn had a mini exclusiv ely which was played well. The next part had the violins playing the fast part of the song. The violins, in my opinion, played a teeny-weeny bit too loud, but the oboe overcame that as it had many melodies which were played strong. The third section introduced the harp, which played an elegant melody. The crescendos and decrescendos were nice, and there was an interesting part where the flutes play, and the violins playback. The last section also had varied in tempos, and the promulgate played the melody with confidence. The second piece (Tabuh-Tabuhan) brought in the 2 piano players, Megan Chang and Magumi Okamoto.These two players played their parts with much excitement, as they hit every key as it was their last. The wooden xylophone was introduced in this operation also. This second movement was much more colourful than the first, with the dramatic style used for this piece, but at times it had an eerie feeling as well. My favourite piece was the one after the intermission (S ymphony No. 40 in G minor, K. 550), as for my grade 8 exam, I had to play various parts form it, and it was nice to hear the clarinet play the mini solos so fluently, and how the clarinet part fits in with the whole orchestra There were different styles, as one song may be dramatic and slow, then the next go out increase in tempo, then a very fast tempo to end off the movement. Overall, the performance was a job well done, and they played it exceptionally well. I would love to listen to them again.Comment on Technical Aspects of ConcertI feel that Fred Perruzza (Director of Operations), Ian Albright (Technical Assistant), and Bob Dunkin (Production Assistant) deserve special acknowledgement for their efforts on property the technology together for the Orchestras performance. The setting was effective acoustically, and the atmosphere was exceptional. The lighting did not have to change, and it was very gross to see all the instruments, and the audience lights were dimmed low enoug h to pay attention to the orchestra. It lightened up the wittiness for the concert.Comment on the Audience & ResponseMany elders attended this concert, and many university students showed, and all of Mr. Grays fine young students attended All types of cultural mixes attended, and wealthier classes attended. The audience was consistent with the interest for the first half, but for the second half, part of the audience began to feel drowsy and not as into it as they used to be. Even when the orchestra would play round heavy notes, the audience did not shake from the loud music made by the orchestra.They did respond consistently, however, put with tremendous applause after each symphony. The applause was polite, as they are people from a wealthier stop number class level, and clapped with politeness. A few of the younger students, however, clapped spontaneously, or didnt clap at all. Nobody from Mr. Grays class, however. During the intermission, everyone talked about how the solos were played, and how special(prenominal) instruments hit some of the high notes played. After the performance, many teenagers spoke about the performance and how they wouldnt mind listening to it again.To Sum UpI enjoyed this concert, and I would love to hear them play again. It was nice, as I accept one of the pieces they played (Symphony No. 40 in G minor, K. 550, by W.A Mozart), and I knew what part they were at, as I had to play bits of it for my grade 8 exam. It was an enjoyable experience, and I would recommend it to anyone If you do not have anything to do one evening, take a visit and listen to the University of Toronto Symphony Orchestra, you go away be amazed, and it will be worth it