Opening Night Concert: Joshua Bell Plays Lalo
About this event
Jader Bignamini opens the program with Joshua Bell performing Lalo's Symphonie Espagnole.
What to Expect
- 1.Arrive early to find your seat in Orchestra Hall and soak in the formal, reverent atmosphere before the music starts. You'll be watching a full orchestra on stage with Joshua Bell as the soloist.
- 2.During Lalo's Symphonie Espagnole you'll want to listen for Bell's violin cues and the conductor's baton as the music shifts between lyrical and fiery passages.
- 3.The crowd tends to be polite and hushed during the performance, with applause mostly at the end of movements and the final cadence.
- 4.Parking around downtown Detroit can be tight on a busy opening night, so give yourself extra time or consider transit; keep your phone silenced and be mindful of photography policies in the hall.
- 5.If you are new to classical concerts, download the program in advance so you can follow the piece numbers and have a sense of when the music is about to change; dress smart casual to match the polished setting.
- 6.Center orchestra or front mezzanine seats offer the best balance and intimacy with the soloist and the orchestra.
Performers
- •Joshua Bell
- •Jader Bignamini
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