There is nothing like being at a live concert. Being right there with the musicians creates a deep connection and makes you a part of the performance in a way that is simply not possible in recorded music.
That’s because in a live performance, there is a give and take between the audience and musicians. Audiences experience the music at the moment of performance, in a thrilling and personal way and musicians feel and respond to the audience in real time, as they perform. On March 5, the musicians of the Delaware Valley Wind Symphony will hold their next concert, which includes some very special moments.
They will be performing the world premiere of “Music of the Ainur,” by Bucks County composer Stephen Troy. The world premiere of a piece is special because it is the very first performance, anywhere, of a new work. It can only happen once and has been described as being the very purest way to experience music.
Audience members will also have the rare opportunity to get up close and personal with tuba soloist Bill Connors as he performs the exciting and amazingly beautiful Broughton Tuba Concerto. The concert will also feature a performance of Symphony no. 1, “Lord of the Rings,” by Johan de Meij, which creates a stunning musical setting for J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic novel. Rounding out the program, audience members will be treated to some lively and festive Gaelic music.
The concert will be held on Sunday March 5 at 4 p.m. at Holland Middle School, 400 East Holland Road, Holland. The venue is handicapped accessible with ample parking.
The Delaware Valley Wind Symphony is a concert wind ensemble, under the direction of Steven B. Sweetsir, comprised of 52 local musicians. It performs five concerts each season and provides educational scholarships for high school musicians in Bucks County.
To learn more about the Delaware Valley Wind Symphony’s concerts and educational programs, visit the website at www.delvalwinds.com.
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