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TWO MASTERS: BRAHMS & DVOŘÁK |
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ENCORE INFORMATION
The encore performed this weekend was Brahms' Hungarian Dance No. 21.
Please note: Encores are performed at the discretion of the conductor. |
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PRESS |
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Post-Concert Press: |
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April 23, 2010 The New York Times, "A Conductor Visits Before Moving In" |
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"The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra offered a glimpse of its future on Thursday afternoon at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center here, when Jacques Lacombe, a fresh-faced conductor from the Trois-Rivières Symphony Orchestra in Quebec, led the ensemble for the first time since being chosen to be its next music director. Based on this initial encounter, a program featuring standard works by Brahms and Dvorák, the prognosis is decidedly positive."
Read the article [nytimes.com] |
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Pre-Concert Press: |
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April 20, 2010 The Star-Ledger; "In the chord of ... Jersey" |
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"While his official tenure begins in the fall, his first NJSO concerts in the new role will take place Thursday through Sunday at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark and the State Theatre in New Brunswick. The extra rehearsal, unusually far in advance, was just one indicator that Lacombe is about to be a very active, involved leader. 'I’ve always seen my role as a conductor as to be almost part of the orchestra,' Lacombe says. 'I am first, and above all, a musician.'"
Read the article [nj.com] |
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MUSICIAN INSIGHT |
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Jacques Lacombe, Music Director Designate |
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"For months, I’ve been looking forward to my return to the NJSO’s podium with great anticipation. I have to say that last week’s concerts have surpassed all my expectations. The impressive involvement of the musicians, the high quality of their playing and the amazing reception from the audience inspire me to have wonderful dreams for the future of our orchestra." |
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Eric Wyrick, Concertmaster |
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"This week marked the first action seen by our Music Director Designate. I witnessed Jacques Lacombe in a whir of activity attending to all things regarding music, personnel, program, diplomacy and audience interaction. In all areas he was in top form and showed that he is highly prepared for his fast-approaching directorship. I am sure that I speak for the Orchestra in welcoming this energetic and highly skilled leader to our fold."
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David Fein, Principal Percussion |
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"This weekend’s concerts were so great because all of the hard work the Orchestra achieved under Jacques’ tutelage in rehearsals really paid off—we had a consistency of sound that really enhanced our musical product and our ability to relate with the audience. Jacques was amazing in being able to get what he wanted, and what he created enabled us to play at a high artistic level that led to such very successful concerts. That made it special for me. The hard work was easy work because our interaction with him is so natural, so fluid.
"Going forward, I believe we’ll continue to reach a virtuosic artistic standard, because Jacques communicates with the musicians so easily. And through his interaction with the audience, in giving that short speech, he made it clear that he wants our collaboration to be Music Director, musicians and audiences. That’s special."
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YOU MAY BE INTERESTED IN... |
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For more concerts with Music Director Designate Jacques Lacombe:
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BEST OF ... COMPOSERS AT THE KEYBOARD
May 20–23
Powerful and versatile, the piano lends itself to both grand statements and intimate expressions. Music Director Designate Jacques Lacombe conducts. |
For more major works of the symphonic repertoire:
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MAHLER 5
Apr. 30–May 2
The soaring vocal lines of Strauss' lushly scored Four Last Songs surge with heartfelt emotion. Mahler's haunting Fifth Symphony unfolds on a broad canvas with its intensity. |
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