Classical melodies for Mozart enthusiasts<\/p>\n
Tantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta<\/p>\n
For centuries the music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
\nhas inspired budding composers and delighted listeners all over
\nthe world.<\/p>\n
Now, once again, the wonderful music of Mozart can be enjoyed
\nat the Mozartabend (Mozart night) concert on Sunday, April 14,
\n2002, at Gedung Kesenian Jakarta, Central Jakarta.<\/p>\n
The concert will debut the Jakarta Chamber Orchestra,
\npreviously known as the Parahyangan Chamber Orchestra, and be
\nconducted by well-known conductor Avip Priatna. It will also
\nshowcase pianist Iswargia R. Sudarno.<\/p>\n
Three pieces of the maestro's work will be played to the
\nenjoyment of classical music lovers, including La Finta
\nGiardiniera Overture, an opera piece composed by Mozart in early
\n1775.<\/p>\n
The other two pieces are Piano Concerto in E-flat Major,
\ncomposed in January 1777, and Symphony No. 29 in A Major,
\ncompleted on April 6, 1774 in Salzburg.<\/p>\n
\"We chose Mozart's earlier works because they are easier to
\nperform with a limited number of musicians,\" Avip said at a media
\nconference.<\/p>\n
The Jakarta Chamber Orchestra comprise of about 30 musicians
\nfrom Yogyakarta and Jakarta, with an inclination toward string
\ninstruments and a penchant for performing classical music from
\nthe Baroque era and the 20th century.<\/p>\n
Avip said the orchestra strives to provide Indonesian
\nclassical music lovers, especially those in the capital, with a
\nregular concert program.<\/p>\n
\"Jakarta has several orchestras but none with a comprehensive
\nand regular program. We aim to present concerts with music
\nperformed at international standards,\" he said.<\/p>\n
For the 2002\/03 calendar, the orchestra will perform an All-
\nBeethoven Program on Aug. 25, 2002, Bach and 20th Century Music
\non Nov. 3, 2002, Classics for Young People on Feb. 28 and March
\n1, 2003, and Serenade from England on May 12, 2003.<\/p>\n
The concert on Sunday will be performed twice. The 3 p.m.
\nperformance will be held especially for students and will include
\na short lecture by the chairman of the Mozart Society,
\nHardywinoto. The 8 p.m. concert will be open to the public.<\/p>\n
Tickets are priced at Rp 15,000 for university students and Rp
\n10,000 for all other students for the afternoon concert and
\nlecture, and Rp 100,000, Rp 75,000 and Rp 50,000 for the evening
\nconcert.<\/p>\n
For reservations, please contact Gedung Kesenian Jakarta, Jl.
\nGedung Kesenian No. 1, Jakarta 10710. Tel. 3808283\/3441892, Fax.
\n3810924. The ticket office is open between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.
\nfrom Tuesday to Saturday.<\/p>",
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