Fife RSNO Young Ambassador Megan Lawson describes Metamorphosen in the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Friday 24 October 2014.
I
had heard R. Strauss’ Metamorphosen many a time on YouTube but to hear
it live was a totally different experience. The unusual layout of the
strings was a very different thing to see indeed. Many of the people I
had brought with me were confused at the fact the orchestra was so small
and that they were not placed in the usual manner. The piece started
off very well, with the cellos taking the tune over now and again. The
piece was very mystical and had a sinister feel to it. I think you have
to have an acquired taste for that type of music to enjoy the musicality
behind it.
Beethoven’s
Overture to Fidelio was a very short and beautiful contrast to the
previous piece. The fast and lively sections of the piece caught the
immediate attention of the audience. As the main tune re-occurs many
times in this piece many people begin to recognise the piece. The
question and answer sections of the piece were executed perfectly. I
really enjoyed this piece.
Concerto
for Orchestra - what a way to finish a concert! I love this piece, I
have listened to it so many times and it is one of my favourite
classical pieces. The five different movements are all very contrasting
to each other. The final movement is very lively and upbeat. It is a
fantastic ending to an amazing piece.
Overall,
this concert was an excellent one. All 3 pieces contrasted each other
in very different ways and it was a perfect first classical concert for
people to attend.
Megan Lawson
Megan is part of the RSNO's Young Ambassador Scheme, arranged by the Learning
and Engagement Department. All opinions expressed by Young Ambassadors
are that of the individual and are not representative of the RSNO. For
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