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The Daily OrangeSyracuse Symphony Orchestra succeeds with versatile music choice
By Christine Robertson
Posted: 10/14/08, 4:05 AM EST Section: Feature
Kerry McDermott, an SU alumnus who has lived in Syracuse her entire life and has seen the SSO perform too many times to count, said Strempel's performance was the highlight of her evening.
"It's not very often that I get to see her perform," McDermott said. "It was a treat."
The final piece, "Rodeo: Four Dance Episodes" by Aaron Copland, was a crowd favorite. Recognizable tunes came through in the last movement "Hoe Down," which revived the audience with its quick fiddle notes and strong percussion.
"I really enjoyed Copland," said Megan Speidel, a sophomore music education major and clarinet player. "It was familiar to me."
Conductor Daniel Hege assures that no matter how many times the arrangements have been rehearsed, last night was a unique performance.
"There is a certain spontaneity that can't be controlled," Hege said. "It can be a new piece of music each night."
For students like Sarah Marshall, it was the first time hearing the SSO perform.
"My friend dragged me down here," said Marshall, senior graphic design and geography major. "I really enjoyed the variety and seeing, or hearing, so many different things."
carobe04@syr.edu
"It's not very often that I get to see her perform," McDermott said. "It was a treat."
The final piece, "Rodeo: Four Dance Episodes" by Aaron Copland, was a crowd favorite. Recognizable tunes came through in the last movement "Hoe Down," which revived the audience with its quick fiddle notes and strong percussion.
"I really enjoyed Copland," said Megan Speidel, a sophomore music education major and clarinet player. "It was familiar to me."
Conductor Daniel Hege assures that no matter how many times the arrangements have been rehearsed, last night was a unique performance.
"There is a certain spontaneity that can't be controlled," Hege said. "It can be a new piece of music each night."
For students like Sarah Marshall, it was the first time hearing the SSO perform.
"My friend dragged me down here," said Marshall, senior graphic design and geography major. "I really enjoyed the variety and seeing, or hearing, so many different things."
carobe04@syr.edu
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