The bad news is that the Israel Chamber Orchestra’s “Amadeus” series is over. The good news is that “over” applies to 2013. From September to November 2014 the orchestra will give another series of “Amadeus” concerts, celebrating the music of Wofgang Amadeus Mozart, the wonder child of the late 18th century. If you missed all or part of the series, all is not lost …
In 1787, at just 31 years old, Mozart himself conducted the premiere performance of his acclaimed opera “Don Giovanni”, in Prague. On Wednesday night in the Recanati Auditorium of the Tel Aviv Museum of Art the audience was held spellbound by Maestro Yoav Talmi conducting the orchestra’s interpretation of the opera’s overture. This was the last concert in the Amadeus series; other works in this last concert included Mozart’s symphony #33 in B-flat major, piano concerto #11 in F major, and piano concerto #23 in A major.
Without doubt the star of the evening was the celebrated Taiwanese pianist Ching-Yun Hu, whose virtuosity on the piano in concerto #23 was simply – brilliant. The support of the orchestra in this familiar-to-many concerto added to our pleasure.
Also showcased was 12-year old Israeli-born Yael Koldovsky – a rising pianist who still has a way to go. Her performance revealed budding artistic technique, and as Maestro Talmi explained, she was chosen as a child prodigy to emphasize the extraordinary talents and prodigious ability of the young Mozart, who began composing music at age five.
Check out the Israel Chamber Orchestra
website www.ico.co.il for details of the Blue Series – Rococo Variations, which begins on 14th January next.
Photos Silvia Golan
