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 film director 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 dictated in the Edward Johnson Building. The address is 80 Queens Park Ave. The venue was in effect(p) and large, as the sound would echo across the room. The seats were quite gentle and well designed. The seating capacity was 815 in the Theatre. on that point were approximately five hundred 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 procedure. This band would be considered an amateur band, as they are students and do non get paid for their performance, entirely they vie like a captain band. The men wore tuxedos, while the women wore black dresses of any version, with the exception of the two diffused players who wore flower dresses, which looked quite well on them.The Concert as a WholeThe concert was overall quite entertaining. At times, however, I was non as enthusiastic as I was before, as the songs dragged on, so at take offs it wasnt as exciting as other parts. I look that this concert was universal, as anyone who has a love for classical music could get and enjoy the human beingss the orchestra vie. Considering, however, that unsalteder kids like more edgy and pop music, I think an older audience would gladly attend more than a younger audience. The concert was well paced, with an breaking so the audience could address and have 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 miniskirt s olo which was played well. The next part had the violins playing the fast part of the song. The violins, in my opinion, played a little 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 in any case had varied in tempos, and the trumpet 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 a great deal excitement, as they hit ein truth key as it was their last. The wooden xylophone was introduced in this movement also. This second movement was much more showy than the head start, with the spectacular style used for this piece, but at times it had an supernatural feeling as well. My favourite piece was the one af ter the intermission (Symphony 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 essay 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 result 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 harken to them again.Comment on Technical Aspects of ConcertI feel that Fred Perruzza (Director of Operations), Ian Albright (Technical Assistant), and tag Dunkin (Production Assistant) deserve special acknowledgement for their efforts on keeping 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 visible to see all the instruments, and the audience l ights were dimmed low enough to pay attention to the orchestra. It lightened up the mood for the concert.Comment on the auditory sense & 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 some dangerous notes, the audience did not shake from the loud music made by the orchestra.They did respond consistently, however, clapping with tremendous approbation after each symphony. The applause was polite, as they are people from a wealthier upper 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, eve ryone talked around how the solos were played, and how specific instruments hit some of the high notes played. After the performance, many teenagers wheel 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 accepted 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 will be amazed, and it will be worth it