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Thursday, January 12, 2012

Rehearsal #1, "Orchestra of Nine"


Omaha Consort's "Orchestra of Nine"
Rehearsal; Day One
10am Jan. 12, 2012
@ Joslyn Castle


Above is the first attempt at setting up the group.  After playing the exposition of Rheinberger's "Nonet" we decided to move the group into a very tight horseshoe configuration.  This new setup helped us hear each other better and we really rolled throughout the rest of this rehearsal.

Below are some shots taken from the hornist's point of view.  The nonets of Rheinberger and Spohr are such masterpieces.  This was a really fun rehearsal and we know that this is a special program.  




Next rehearsal is tomorrow at 10a.

Don't miss this awesome concert on Monday, Jan. 16.
7p @ Joslyn Castle
joslyncastle.com
Buy tickets online to reserve your seats!!!

Monday, January 9, 2012

"An Orchestra of Nine" Monday, Jan. 16; 7p

Wow!  Did you attend the Consort's "Christmas at the Castle"?  What a night!  With NET cameras rolling we had a great night that really showcased what the Omaha Consort is all about... great music, performed by friends for friends in a most stunningly beautiful, and intimate, space at the Joslyn Castle.  The incredible chamber chorus, Madrigali et al., combined forces with Consort brass along with Paul Ledwon (cello) and created a memorable night that brought tears and endless applause.  It was a great time playing for the full house and nice to see a completely sold out crowd!

Our next concert is a week away on Monday the 16th at the Joslyn Castle.  It will feature Omaha's finest musicians performing two masterpieces that you've likely never heard live.  The Nonets of Rheinberger and Spohr will be presented for this one-hour concert.  Both works are scored for an orchestra of nine musicians, featuring a solo violin, viola, cello, bass, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, and horn.  Each part of the full orchestra is included - strings, winds, and brass - and the form of the two works are both very much like a symphony for nine.

The doors open at 6p and there is a pre-concert talk at 6:30p.  The music begins at 7p and is followed by a reception that always proves to be such fun.  Morning, Noon, and Night will be providing the great wine, which is complementary!  Come and enjoy a good glass of wine, great conversation with our musicians and fellow patrons, and hear incredible music served in the perfect glass in the Joslyn Castle Music Room!

More posts regarding these interesting works and this special concert, our first of 2012, to follow...

Here is the program and roster:


Omaha Consort Roster
“An Orchestra of Nine”
January 16, 2012; 7pm



Repertoire:


 Josef Rheinberger (1839 – 1901)
Germany
Nonet, Op. 139, 1884

Louis Spohr (1784 – 1859)
Germany
Nonet, Op. 31, 1813


Violin
Anne Nagosky

Viola
Margo Romig-Motycka

Cello
Paul Ledwon

Bass
Bill Ritchie

Flute
Leslie Fagan

Oboe
Alexandra Rock

Clarinet
Carmelo Galante

Bassoon
James Compton

Horn
Jason DeWater