Fifth concert by the National Symphony Orchestra defines the universality of music

Fifth concert by the National Symphony Orchestra defines the universality of music
Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo, November 11, 2012

The National Symphony Orchestra (NSO), with the fifth concert of the Symphonic 2012Season, raised on stage the popular phrase that says “music is the universal language.” Melodic magic and virtuosity permeated the Carlos Piantini Hall at the Eduardo Brito National Theatre, where the men’s charismaforgot borders and nationalities to perform a repertoire of exquisite beauty.

Melodic magic and virtuosity permeated the Carlos Piantini Hall at the Eduardo Brito National Theatre, where the men’s charismaforgot borders and nationalities to perform a repertoire of exquisite beauty.

Missak Boghboudarain, distinguished director of the Syrian National Symphony (country where just a year ago the unforgettable concert “Caribbean Gems”, directed by Maestro José Antonio Molina, took place), held the baton with masterful grace and unusual cosmic energy tolead the Caribbean musicians through impressive symphonic passages that included the overture to “La Forza del Destino,” by ItalianGiuseppe Verdi; the three movements of “Concierto de Aranjuez”; and the monumental cadence of “The Firebird,” by Russian Igor Stravinsky.

The prodigious hands of Cuban guitarist Rubén González Ávila honored the famous composition by Spanish composer Joaquín Rodrigo. The flawless execution of the piece, followed by the masterful counterpoint by the orchestra, snatched a passionate standing ovation from the audience, at the completion of the “Allegro gentile.”

The suite from the ballet “The Firebird” closed the musical gala night, which became anunrivaled prelude to the triumphant closing of this symphonic season, whose last concert, number six, will take place on Wednesday, November 28.

This last presentation will be directed by Maestro José Antonio Molina, who will be accompanied by the voices of soprano Paola González, baritone Jason Stearns, and tenor Michael Daniel Bicoy, as well as by the National Choir, the Choir of the Judiciary, and the choirboys of the Centro de Estudios de Música Moderna Laurina Vásquez, interpreting the piece Carmina Burana, by Carl Orff. This promises to be an end in style.

Cuban guitarist Rubén González delighted the audience with a stunning rendition of “Concierto de Aranjuez”, which earned him a standing ovation from the public.

Rubén González, the gala’s soloist.

Missak Boghboudarain, who led the National Symphony Orchestra during its sixth concert of this season, hosted Maestro José Antonio Molina during the “Caribbean Gems” concert, which the distinguished Dominican musician led in Syria in 2011.

Missak Boghboudarain,directing our National Symphony Orchestra

Giuseppe Verdi, Joaquin Rodrigo and Igor Stravinsky were the composers of the pieces that were performed by the National Symphony Orchestra during this unforgettable musical evening