Unsung Composers

The Music => Composers & Music => Topic started by: Wheesht on Saturday 24 August 2024, 09:37

Title: Hans Huber "Tell-Symphonie" "Swiss Orchestra" season opening
Post by: Wheesht on Saturday 24 August 2024, 09:37
The first symphony by Hans Huber, the so called "Tell Symphony", will be played by the "Swiss Orchestra" in their season opening concert (https://andermattmusic.ch/en/event/season-opening-2/) on 24 September.
Title: Re: Hans Huber "Tell-Symphonie" "Swiss Orchestra" season opening
Post by: Alan Howe on Saturday 24 August 2024, 10:02
That's adventurous programming. Good for them!
Title: Re: Hans Huber "Tell-Symphonie" "Swiss Orchestra" season opening
Post by: Ilja on Sunday 25 August 2024, 09:28
The "composer from here" approach is a good way to introduce people to unsung repertory, particularly when it is combined with such a Swiss theme as the Wilhelm Tell legend. It's a really good way to create a positive predisposition rather than fear of the unknown.