OSO performs sold-out concerts

The OSO's core members performed in two sold-out concerts this weekend, featuring a program that combined works by Mozart, Jacques Ibert, and Louise Farrenc. The first concert of the season was met with enthusiastic applause from the audience, who came to hear Mozart's music alongside pieces that referenced or reflected his influence.

Ibert's tribute to Mozart

A short piece by Jacques Ibert titled Hommage à Mozart, composed in 1956, opened the concert. This lively work revisits references to Mozart through Ibert's own distinctive style, setting the tone for the evening's musical journey.

Symphony Concertante highlights soloists

The concert then featured Mozart's Symphony Concertante in B-flat, which showcased four solo instruments: the flute of Minaya Chapelain, the oboe of Christophe Patrix, the bassoon of Chloé Kierken, and the horn of David Harnois. These OSO soloists performed brilliantly, with the symphony alternating between solo and full ensemble sections.

Encore adds surprise and charm

After receiving applause, the four soloists delighted the audience with an original encore: Yal Rayeh by Wadj Abou Diab, arranged by Christophe Patrix and accompanied by the tambourine of Rémi Bernard. This unexpected addition added a unique and charming touch to the concert.

Louise Farrenc's symphony receives praise

In the second part of the concert, the Symphony No. 2 by Louise Farrenc was performed, offering a beautiful discovery for the audience. Marius Stieghorst praised the piece, predicting that listeners would fall in love with it by the end of the concert.

Rediscovering forgotten composers

The symphony is a tribute to composers who were unjustly forgotten. With the support of "Unamimes!" and the French Orchestra Association, these composers are now regaining their rightful place in the musical canon.

OSO's success and upcoming events

The OSO, led by its conductor and Akemi Fillon, first violin, along with brilliant soloists, offered an evening of high quality and musical pleasure. The next concert is scheduled for Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 November, titled Flute!, featuring works by Melanie Bonis, Carl Reinecke, and Felix Mendelssohn, with Mathilde Calderini as the featured soloist.