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| 03. [9:24 PM] Piotr Tchaikovsky (1840-1893): _“Letter Scene”_ aria from _Eugene Onegin_ (1877-1878); | 03. [9:24 PM] Piotr Tchaikovsky (1840-1893): _“Letter Scene”_ aria from _Eugene Onegin_ (1877-1878), arranged for string orchestra by Clarice Assad; |
| featuring [Ailyn Peréz](http://ailynperez.com/), soprano vox. | featuring [Ailyn Peréz](http://ailynperez.com/), soprano vox. |
| [set ends 9:37 PM, pause for standing ovation, off at 9:40 PM] | [set ends 9:37 PM, pause for standing ovation, off at 9:40 PM] |
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| Without staging, it was a little tough for me to follow the narrative of the Tchaikovsky aria -- Ailyn Peréz put her heart into the emotions of the piece, but given that the only Russian I know is "_nyet_," it was a struggle to match her singing to the translation presented in the program notes. Entertaining, but not as winning as the earlier tune from Rachmaninoff. Tradition being what it is, the aria was followed with a length standing ovation from the crowd, with many huzzahs and shouts of _Brava!_, as well as award of a huge bouquet of yellow roses and sunflowers. As Ailyn departed with her bouquet, Nadja asked us if we wanted to hear one more (but of course!) and then told us that the encore would be Schnittke. What fun! Even more prototypically _Russian_ than the Shostakovich _Polka_, this one had me dancing the kalinka in my head while the melody lines swirled about the stage. | Without staging, it was a little tough for me to follow the narrative of the Tchaikovsky aria -- Ailyn Peréz put her heart into the emotions of the piece, but given that the only Russian I know is "_nyet_," it was a struggle to match her singing to the translation presented in the program notes. Entertaining, but not as winning as the earlier tune from Rachmaninoff. Tradition being what it is, the aria was followed with a length standing ovation from the crowd, with many huzzahs and shouts of _Brava!_, as well as award of a huge bouquet of yellow roses and sunflowers. As Ailyn departed with her bouquet, Nadja asked us if we wanted to hear one more (but of course!) and then told us that the encore would be Schnittke. What fun! Even more prototypically _Russian_ than the Shostakovich _Polka_, this one had me dancing the kalinka in my head while the melody lines swirled about the stage. |
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| | Joshua Kosman posted a complimentary [review](http://www.sfgate.com/music/article/Soprano-shines-during-New-Century-season-opener-6514049.php) of tonight's gig on SFGATE, while Georgia Rowe, also in attendance, posted her [comments](http://www.mercurynews.com/entertainment/ci_28837603/review-new-centurys-season-opener-sashays-from-stylish) in the SJ Mercury News. |
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| | Be'eri Moalem posted a [review](https://www.sfcv.org/reviews/new-century-chamber-orchestra/ncco-promises-letters-to-russia-but-delivers-higdon) of the following night's gig in San Francisco for SFCV. |
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