SLSO - Show #4 and #5

Back in the middle of November and early December, S and I attended two more of our symphonies for the season. However, as with so many things in life, the writing about them was derailed as a consequence of the holiday craziness.

The first show was a Beethoven spectacular - Missa Solemnis in long form. There were several soloists, both vocal and instrumental.  The lyrics, of course, were in Latin, but that hardly mattered.  Though the music was lovely, and I believe it was the first time I had ever heard more than one or two movements of MS, church music really isn't my favorite. Beethoven is always lovely, but there are several other works I would rather hear.

Our last SLSO show before the long holiday break was in four parts, with the last and title piece being Vivaldi's Four Seasons. It also started with Vivaldi: L'Olimpiade Overture, which was wonderful.  Next up was Bach's Italian Concerto, followed by Marcello's Oboe Concerto.  Then back around to the aforementioned Vivaldi.  All in all, it was a spectacular show.