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Date: | Sat, 19 Oct 2002 22:44:49 -0400 |
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I attended the Jacksonville Symphony (Florida) performance last night
of Mahler #6. While there were some excellent aspects to the performance
in my opinion, there were also some rather poor elements as well. A
good performance for this orchestra and very enjoyable but not standing
ovation quality according to my own personal standards. Yet the almost
obligatory standing ovation was there. I rationalized as a good step
for this orchestra which really is very good, along its development.
As a performer in a more local orchestra, and not near the quality of
Jacksonville, we know when the group has played "above and beyond" and
a standing ovation that is unwarranted does nothing for us. At the same
time, when we have done particularly well on a challenging and troublesome
composition, we feel good about it whether the audience stands or not.
Regarding the Mahler performance, I had a great time as I do anytime I
get to go to a live performance. I commend Jax Symphony for the literature
and bringing a good performance to us the public. Keep it up. Made my
week to hear them last night.
Bill Dishman
Gainesville, Florida
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