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Author: Keith Ferguson
Date: 2004-08-07 15:40
The NYOC is in the midst of its 2004 tour, and I heard them perform last night. This is a very accomplished group of young musicians, who handle viruostic work (Stravinsky's Petrouchka) and complex ensemble playing with equal poise and flair. This year's repetoire has a strong component of 20th century works and Canadian compositions (such as Hetu's Images de la Revolution).
If more need be said, Russell Dagon on this year's training session faculty!
For those Canadians who follow this BB (and for anyone who is close to any of the cities noted below), I strongly recommend giving the NYOC a listen. This year's tour is moving West to East, and the cities they will perform in between now and mid-month are: Regina, Winnipeg, Kenora, Sault Ste. Marie, Montreal, Ottawa and Toronto.
The NYOC's slogan is "Launching the next generation" (of orchestral players) and I think hearing this group will convince you that the slogan is appropriate.
KAF
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Author: diz
Date: 2004-08-09 06:46
Keith ... sounds wonderful, brings back my memories of being in AYO years ago. They, too, are starting their international tour this month, heading off to the Concertgebouw and the BBC Proms, to mention just a couple of highlights.
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Author: D Dow
Date: 2004-08-09 11:18
I heard the NYOC perform a few summers back some really well thought out Ravel...quite impressed with the results that Simon Streatfield got from the young group..
on a personal note I never got in the NYOC but did make it in the European Youth Orchestra from 87-89 seasons...I also did a year with the Orchestre Jeunes de France which played some pretty monster pieces. I was surprised to see Russel Dagon on the faculty...he is an excellent teacher and I had heard he was in retirement...
David Dow
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