Kokubunji Philharmonic Orchestra 65th Subscription Concert

　F. Liszt's symphonic poem "Les Preludes" was composed based on his view of life that "life is a prelude to death" and expresses death, love, storm, peace, and battle.
　The symphonic poem "Don Juan" is one of R. Strauss's masterpieces. It is based on a poem by Lenau about Don Juan, a legendary Spanish man who was itinerant in his pursuit of the ideal woman, and depicts a life of splendor that ends in despair.
　Then there is Beethoven's Symphony No. 7! Many of you may be familiar with this piece as it has been used in "Nodame Cantabile" and other works. This piece is all about rhythm! At the time, a symphony with such a heavy emphasis on rhythm was unconventional, and Liszt called it "the apotheosis of rhythm. Every movement has its own characteristic rhythm, and each movement has its own charm, but my "guess" is the 2nd movement and the 4th movement.
　The second movement begins with a funeral-like atmosphere, with a sad melody that makes one feel as if one is thinking of the departed, but it also has a gentle tone as if light is shining down from heaven. The overall atmosphere is solemn while evoking a variety of emotions such as sadness, grief, and regret, but the overall rhythm is based on "quarter note, eighth note, and eighth note.
　It would not be an exaggeration to say that the 4th movement is what makes No. 7 "Rhythm! It is so "Rhythm! You may not understand what I am talking about, but if you listen to it, you will understand! You will be caught up in a whirlpool of excitement, and you will be driven by the desire to dance. The rhythmic storm culminates in an uplifting climax amidst the echoing basso ostinato (a technique in which a basso continuo repeats the same note form).
　Three pieces full of highlights will be presented with all the passion and enthusiasm of Mr. Ikariyama under his baton!
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The 65th Regular Concert
Sunday, November 5, 2023
Concert begins at 2:00 p.m. (Doors open at 1:00 p.m.)
Parthenon Tama Main Hall
Conductor: Ryuichiro Ikariyama
Curriculum:
　F. Liszt / Symphonic Poem "Les Preludes
　R. Strauss / Symphonic Poem "Don Juan" Op. 20
　L.v.Beethoven / Symphony No.7 in A major, Op.92
Admission: 1000 yen (all seats unreserved)
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