This document reviews the concert of the MIT Symphony Orchestra, directed by Dante Anzolini in 2001. The origins of the MIT Symphony Orchestra (MITSO) date back as far as 1884 when the first MIT Tech Orchestra appeared on campus along with the Banjo and Glee Clubs. In this specific show they showed a wonderful classical music program made of Lachian Dance No.1 by Janacek, Tzigane by Ravel, and Symphony No.4 by Mahler. Given loveliness of these pieces and amazing concert which orchestra and soloists Pamela Wood (soprano) and Rachel Levinson '01 (violin)delivered, it was a bit astonishing to find this show somewhat under attended; around 3 ¼ of Kresge Auditorium was unfilled. The only clarification I believe is the location of the show in mid of week full of mid-terms. Luckily, Saturday, 4th November at 8 pm is the date and timing of repeated show in Ellsworth Hall, at Pine Manor College.
The piece of Lachian Dance No.1 by Leos Janneck was the piece that started the show. Enthused by 2 folk tunes that Czech composer gathered when travelling in various areas of Lachia, the piece is a bright description of music of Lachian wonderful sceneries, where individuals are taking part in the traditional occasions. The pieces fundamentally contain dances, kerchief dance and old wedding dance, joined in a musical manner to make a well-proportioned piece. A good show of the piece of Janacek was given by M.I.T.S.O, however though the method was nearly perfect, it sounds tense and dry, such as a warm up piece, devoid of emotion than the 2 pieces showed.
Tzigane by Ravel was written firstly like a rhapsody for piano and violin. When piece got successful following initial show, Ravel arranged part of piano, giving a piece which was showed on Wednesday. Tzigane took his inspiration ...
