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Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra in Taipei

December 2, 2016December 3, 2016 Fugue for Thought

We’re quite spoilt here in Taipei. I won’t go on again about having seen the world-famous ensembles from Berlin, Vienna, Chicago, and Munich come visit, along with the likes of the Concertgebouw and Philharmonia, and on and on, but we … Continue reading Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra in Taipei

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NSO’s Symphonie Fantastique

November 25, 2016November 25, 2016 Fugue for Thought

Old familiar tunes. There are some upcoming articles in which I soapbox a bit on just listening to new music. You don’t have to spend hundreds of dollars on a crazy music collection with tons of albums and fancy equipment; just dabble in classical … Continue reading NSO’s Symphonie Fantastique

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NSO: The Immortal 9th

October 29, 2016October 29, 2016 Fugue for Thought

Beethoven’s ninth. Everyone knows it. Or they think they do. ‘Ode to Joy’ has been used and reused in everything from church hymns to TV commercials, but do you know the whole thing, its ins and outs, and what it … Continue reading NSO: The Immortal 9th

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NSO’s Titan Arise

October 22, 2016October 23, 2016 Fugue for Thought

Mahler, Mahler, Mahler! Performances of Mahler symphonies aren’t rare, nowadays, by any stretch of the imagination, but locally, in one area, it may not be so often to be able to walk in on a performance of such a mammoth work as Mahler’s … Continue reading NSO’s Titan Arise

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Quatuor Diotima in Taipei

September 15, 2016September 15, 2016 Fugue for Thought

It was almost six months ago to the day that I first knew that the Quatuor Diotima would be visiting Taiwan, and that was the same week I posted an article I spent a lot of time preparing for, only to share … Continue reading Quatuor Diotima in Taipei

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TSO’s Mahler 7

September 3, 2016September 3, 2016 Fugue for Thought

As described in passing in a recent article on musical programming, I’ve had a pretty good run of hearing the Beethoven symphonies performed live by some wonderful orchestras. That perhaps isn’t a surprise. Beethoven’s symphony cycle is one of the … Continue reading TSO’s Mahler 7

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NSO’s Dual Faces of Jörg Widmann

June 6, 2016June 6, 2016 Fugue for Thought

We’re coming up to the end of the year. I can count down on one hand now how many NSO concerts there are left, only three after this before the end of the season, which is sad, but it’s exciting … Continue reading NSO’s Dual Faces of Jörg Widmann

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NSO’s Evening of Symphonic Blast

May 14, 2016May 14, 2016 Fugue for Thought

As you have perhaps been able to tell, it’s been a busy month for concerts. A few highly anticipated events were earlier this month, but it also seems to be the month in which the conductors (Gilbert Varga and 呂紹嘉) return to … Continue reading NSO’s Evening of Symphonic Blast

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Berlin Philharmonic in Taipei

May 9, 2016May 15, 2016 Fugue for Thought

There are no words. But I shall try. Maybe it’s just me, but for some of these really special concerts from visiting ensembles (and/or just amazing performances all around), there’s a strange sense of connection, of appreciation and gratitude, that … Continue reading Berlin Philharmonic in Taipei

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NSO’s Berlioz Bash

May 6, 2016May 6, 2016 Fugue for Thought

Two things: Olesya Petrova is a phenomenal, breathtaking, delicate powerhouse. Simon Rattle sat (a few rows) behind me tonight (in the next section over). I’m not ashamed of the fact that I’m familiar with (very) little of Berlioz’s music aside … Continue reading NSO’s Berlioz Bash

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TSO’s Gershwin, Relax!

April 30, 2016 Fugue for Thought

led by the incredible Wayne Marshall Nights like tonight are a testament to the importance of an inspiring leader. It’s not terribly often one walks into a concert with a program of works all by one composer, but that is, as the … Continue reading TSO’s Gershwin, Relax!

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Concert Review: NSO’s Mahler 6

March 5, 2016March 5, 2016 Fugue for Thought

Schoenberg’s piece terrified me. And every Mahler symphony ever written is one of the greatest symphonies ever written. I died a little bit last night, in the most moving, inspiring way. This is a concert I’d been waiting to attend … Continue reading Concert Review: NSO’s Mahler 6

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Concert Review: RSO-Wien

February 14, 2016February 14, 2016 Fugue for Thought

It’d been like, three weeks since I’d been in the concert hall. Things always slow down around Chinese New Year, with annual maintenance and whatever taking place. The whole country kind of stops what they’re doing for the week anyway, … Continue reading Concert Review: RSO-Wien

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TSO: Christian Lindberg’s Symphonic Postcard

December 12, 2015December 12, 2015 Fugue for Thought

Who doesn’t love a good premiere? It’s historical. I must say Maestro Lindberg is an outstandingly enthusiastic person, and I bought my ticket for this concert many months ago when they were on sale. The Taipei Symphony has been consistently … Continue reading TSO: Christian Lindberg’s Symphonic Postcard

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Concert Review: NSO’s Elias

December 5, 2015December 5, 2015 Fugue for Thought

Just a week after having finally heard Mahler 2 in concert, we pack into the same hall for a different ensemble and conductor but the same incredible chorus and an equally packed audience. This piece was also part of my season … Continue reading Concert Review: NSO’s Elias

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Concert review: NSO’s Fireworks from Russia

November 29, 2015November 29, 2015 Fugue for Thought

This is another one of those concerts I have (very proudly, I  might add) managed to gather people together to attend. Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin enjoyed quite a fantastic turnout on its opening night, and I was very glad at that performance to have been … Continue reading Concert review: NSO’s Fireworks from Russia

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Concert Review: NTSO’s ‘Resurrection’

November 28, 2015November 28, 2015 Fugue for Thought

This is the actual part that talks about the concert. It’s the National Taiwan Symphony Orchestra’s 70th anniversary, and what better piece (well, aside from like, Mahler 8) to commemorate than something as huge and glorious as the Auferstehung?! I talked earlier … Continue reading Concert Review: NTSO’s ‘Resurrection’

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Concert Review: The Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra

November 6, 2015November 21, 2015 Fugue for Thought

How quickly things happen. Just a few weeks ago, I was able to enjoy my first two-night concert set ever, and who better to enjoy it with than the Vienna Philharmonic? I’d gone to separate concerts back-to-back before, but never the … Continue reading Concert Review: The Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra

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Concert Review: NSO- A Fantastic Symphony

October 18, 2015November 21, 2015 Fugue for Thought

So… the Vienna Philharmonic is a tough act to follow. But I do love our local ensemble, and even though our maestro 呂紹嘉 wasn’t with us, I was still looking forward to the concert. I also have a confession: I … Continue reading Concert Review: NSO- A Fantastic Symphony

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Concert Review: NSO: A ‘Great’ Symphony

October 3, 2015October 3, 2015 Fugue for Thought

I’m going to be saying this a lot this season, but this is a concert I’ve been looking forward to for months. The last concert I attended at our National Concert Hall was on May 28, over four months ago. … Continue reading Concert Review: NSO: A ‘Great’ Symphony

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Concert Review: Ensemble Intercontemporain

September 29, 2015November 21, 2015 Fugue for Thought

I’m telling you, we’re getting great stuff programmed here in Taipei. My knowledge of this concert goes back some time, to this day, actually, the day of a friend’s graduation recital (well, composition). Turns out the lady sitting behind me … Continue reading Concert Review: Ensemble Intercontemporain

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