Reflection Of The QC Orchestra

On Wednesday, November 16, 2016, the QC Orchestra performed three different flute concertos in Samuel J. and Ethel Lefrak Concert Hall. The three concertos include Mozart’s Flute Concerto in G Major, K 313, Reinecke’s Flute Concerto in D major op.283 and Ibert’s Flute Concerto op. 37. Mozart’s Flute Concerto opened with a familiar ritornello which played by the string instruments. At the beginning, the dynamic of the ritornello was forte then it changed to piano. When the flute was soloing, the string instrument became soft and served as a harmony which supported the melody played by the flute soloist. The first movement ended with the ritornello. The flow of the second movement was smooth but lacked some interesting features. The third movement

From my viewpoint, I think the relationship between the conductor and the players is as an opportunist was using an individual to get access of something he needed. Throughout the entire concert, the players were ignoring the conductor. The only time the players make eyes contact with the conductor was at the beginning and when the other players needed to know when to join in. It is as they remember the conductor only when they need him. Although the role of the conductor was to guide the orchestra, the truth of the matter is that maybe the orchestra does not need a conductor. My favorite piece is Mozart’s Flute Concerto in G Major, K 313 because the ritornello completely brainwashed me. When I first stepped into the Samuel J. and Ethel Lefrak Concert Hall, I was impressed. Compared to my high school concert, the Lefrak Concert Hall was more professional and well designed. I think it has over 400 seats. Regarding the audience, there were different age groups of people attending the concert. I sat in the middle of the hall and I could hear the kids chitchatted in the back of the hall during the first concerto. Overall, I was amazed at how fast the flute soloist can play the notes and inhale normally at the same time. In conclusion, I think that it was a successful concert and the QC orchestra did a fantastic