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Apr 15, 2013
CONCERT CODA
ADDITIONAL PROGRAM INFORMATION
- Gemma New, NJSO Assistant Conductor, led the Orchestra for Tchaikovsky’s Polonaise from Eugene Onegin. Learn more about New here.
- The encore performed this weekend was Tchaikovsky’s Marche from The Nutcracker.
MUSICIAN INSIGHT
“[The Rococo Variations are] Tchaikovsky [going] through a real kaleidoscope of emotional worlds. The slow movements are both sublime—it’s Tchaikovsky at his melodic best. And on the other hand, the work is a real display piece; the variations are designed to show what the cello can do as a virtuoso instrument.
“As a musician in the Orchestra, I love when our own musicians are soloists. We really try to give a ‘gold carpet’ kind of accompaniment. [It’s special] to get that kind of care [and support] from my colleagues. These are my friends, my musical family … It’s an honor, and a wonderful thing to get to do.”
Hear more from Jonathan Spitz on his experience of performing Tchaikovsky’s Rococo Variations with the NJSO here.
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