Concert Performed by Kathy Gattuso Cinatl and Kate Wohlman - Essay Example

Seven pieces were played in the concert, of which Salve Venere, Salve Marte, and Sonata were played before the intermission whereas Apres un Reve, Improvisation XIII in A Minor, Nuit détoiles, Eccentric Dances, and Pearls III were performed after the intermission. Since it was a concert centered around tuba, the program’s overview was performed in a low tune. At this concert, I happened to experience some very good Baroque-style music.

Bruce Broughton’s Sonata was the best piece of all in the concert. I particularly liked it because that piece combined the tuba with the piano. In that piece, I could figure out a variety of elements that we were taught before in class. Kathy started the piece by playing piano at a low volume that gradually rose as she started playing the key harder. The piano was followed by a tuba that although was played in a low moderato tempo, its deep and grave timbre blanketed the sound of the piano. The example that Kate and Kathy set during the piece’s coda was second to none which was why, the piece had such a lasting effect on me, and I am sure, on most of the audiences too.
I found Salve Venere, Salve Marte by John Stevens relatively boring and mismatched with the energy level of the rest of the pieces. I would not regret it if that piece was not included in the concert. The reason I didn’t like it was that it was a tuba solo with a moderato tempo and that too, continued for full 8 minutes. Particularly, the deep timber of the tuba made a not-so-pleasing sound. Perhaps, it would have played the effect of a break had it been shorter in the period.

The high pitch of the piece by Bruce Broughton was quite overwhelming and sent pleasant goosebumps down my spine as I listened to that wonderful music. I could feel the rise in the energy level of the audience as they listened to the music. John Steven’s piece could have sounded better even in the moderato tempo had the tune been nice. Overall, this was, by far, one of the greatest concerts that I have attended. While writing this report, I can still recall the tuba echoing in my ears; so deep was the impact of the music on me.