I’m having a blast playing Tchaikovsky’s 5th symphony this week with the San Diego Symphony. Maestro Gemma New is bringing details to the interpretation that aren’t printed on the page, and her leadership has made a huge positive impact on the…
Saint-Saens – Samson and Delilah Sequence
This Bacchanale from Samson and Delilah was one of the first pieces by SS that I had the pleasure of playing. The piece has beautiful melodies that so expertly capture and outsiders view of the middle east, and an almost primal energy…
Saint-Saens Symphony 3 Sequence 1
I’m in San Diego this week playing one of my favorite pieces of all time: Camille Saint-Saëns‘ 3rd Symphony, known as the Organ Symphony. This piece has everything: Gorgeous melodies, stimulating harmonies, clever structures, and the most epic instrument ever created…..the ORGAN.…
Wagner – Lohengrin Bridal Chorus Sequence
I love weddings. I am always inspired to see two people pledge their lives to each other in front of everyone they care about most. They are magical events, filled with ritual, tradition, and hopefully lots of fun. I am…