Northern Symphony Orchestra

This afternoon, I performed the J.C. Bach Viola Concerto with the Northern Symphony Orchestra. I said "the" J.C. Bach instead of attributing the work directly to him because there is some controversy as to who actually wrote the piece. It is a widely accepted theory that French composer Henri Casadesus composed the concerto in the style of J.C. Bach (one of the sons of J.S. Bach, the man we commonly call "Bach") and put Bach's name on it instead of his own, thinking that might increase its chances at notoriety.

Regardless, it's a great piece in the key of c minor... tragic and triumphant simultaneously.

with conductor Mike Halstenson

The orchestra was wonderfully sensitive, and the auditorium (at Champlin Park High School) was a great acoustical space.

At the post-concert reception, I met a 5-year-old named Libby who had just begun violin lessons. She told me it was okay that my dress was a little see-through, because at least "You can't see through all of it. That would be gross."

Thanks to Rodney Alfred for the gown, and many thanks to everybody who made this concert possible, particularly Ed Schaefle & Mike Halstenson!