Rehearsal for Rite of Spring— musicians as far as the eye can see |
Rehearsal for Rite of Spring— musicians as far as the eye can see |
Labels: concerts
We are excited to announce that the silent auction items for this year's New Year's Eve Gala at the Sheraton Hotel's Emerald Ballroom are beginning to come in. We are thrilled with the generosity that we've seen from local businesses and individuals who have donated this year. It's fantastic to see such support for the Vermont Symphony Orchestra.
While there's still more to come we have begun compiling a list of the items that have been donated so we can show you a preview of what will be offered. With the variety of items donated, from vacation destinations, dining experiences, fine jewelry, even an opportunity to conduct the Vermont Symphony Orchestra, we are sure there will be something that peaks your interests!
Preview the 2014 VSO New Year's Eve Gala's silent auction items here.
Not going to make it to the event this year? You will be missed, but fortunately we are offering the opportunity to place absentee bids. We encourage you to be in touch with Karen either by email: karen@vso.org or phone: 802-864-5741 x25 if you are interested in bidding. All absentee bids must be received by 12:00 pm on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 in order to be considered. Review the complete bidding instructions here.
For those of you attending the event we look forward to seeing you and enjoying an elegant evening to ring in the new year!
Labels: announcements, events, fundraising, Holiday, video
My grandfather, the late Pierre Monteux, was the conductor of the 1913
world's premier of Stravinsky's "Rites of Spring" in Paris, France. A
close and trusted friend of Stravinsky, it was he that introduced the
world to the composer's new and controversial music. Monteux also
conducted the world's premier of Stravinsky's "Petrushka" in 1911 and his
"Le Rossignol" in 1914, both also in Paris.
Last year, the anniversary, I
heard many tributes to Stravinsky, but only once heard my grandfather's
name mentioned. While Stravinsky and Diagliev stood in the wings, it was
my grandfather that stood on the podium and took the full brunt of the
audience's reaction, including various vegetables that were thrown at the
stage. At the end, the three of them escaped through a back door.
Of
course now we accept and appreciate the greatness of Stravinsky's
genious, but back in 1913 it was my grandfather that put his own
reputation on the line for a close friend. Pierre Monteux went on to
conduct dozens of the world's finest orchestras, including many years
with the San Francisco and Boston symphonys. He was a great musician
that was loved the world over.
So, please, please mention his name when
you perform the "Rites of Spring" and in doing so keep his role in the
history of music alive and well.
Thank you very much!
Sincerely,
Robert Barendse
Keep reading!
Labels: symphony history
Labels: announcements, concerts, giveaway, Holiday, special offer
Labels: announcements, concerts