This not so sunny afternoon.

The Philharmonia Northwest concert consisted of;

1,
Der Freischüts Overture
by Carl Maria von Weber.
This is from an opera about shooting, impressing girls, and dealing with the Devil.
And coming to terms with the realization that these things do not
constitute the wisest course of action.

2,
Piano Concerto No 20
by Wolfgang A Mozart.
Allegro
Romanze
Rondo: Allegro assai

David Shimoni played the piano without swaying, making faces or appealing to heaven for guidance.
Which would have been a disappointment to me if he hadn't done such a good job.
David brought out more depth and substance than I'm used to hearing in Little Joe's
stuff.
My opinion of W.A.M is improved.
It's pretty good music,
but I wouldn't want my kids to listen to it.

The program notes state that;
"The opening movement introduces two distinct voices - the piano, it is amazing how the piano never plays what the orchestra introduces.
Kinda reminds me of P.D.Q.'s theme and variations wherein the variations have nothing whatsoever to do with the theme.
Quoth Professer Schikele "Why not"

A philosophy I allowed to run free in my "12 variations on an imaginary folk song".
Who needs a theme in the first place?

intermission

Symphony No.1 "Spring"
by Robert Schuman.

A difficult piece, (strings and horns, if you catch my drift), I don't blame them for slowing it down a bit.
Still, I've heard it so many times a little variation don't hurt.

It was a slightly gray and partially dribbly day.

Suddenly Freischüts rang out.




Here's a picture of Emily