Ah the amazing piano has struck me again. Andre Watts took my breath away, but the Korean pianist Eun Joo Chung made me swoon... and not over men, but over her music. She has such control over her keys, the contrast from deep dark loud keys to light small mezzo-forte. I saw more percision with her than I did with Watts. He is much more grandiose, whereas she is lighter, but at the same time pulling off every measure with fierce passion. The Rhapsody in Blue peice delighted me, becuase it is a peice with great intros and endings. The subductive claronet high pitched beginning and saxaphone solo, and than the loud resounding tuba bringing about the end. I absolutley enjoyed tonight's concert. Tacoma Concert Band is truly made up of fabulous musicians. It was a pleasure to meet Eun Joo Chung, she suprised me bringing so much to the table. Just one suggestion to the conductor's at The Pantages Theatre, shorten your speeches just a tincy..there redudant and feel belittling. Just let us soak in the music bringing our own imaginations to the concert. Still nothing beats classic American brass and piano.
