Musician's View
Juan Carlos Siviero, principal viola
Death & Transfiguration
"Never heard this composition before I played it when I was 18 years old. Since then, on every single opportunity I am lucky to perform it, I understand more and more why Richard Strauss writes those amazing passionate phrases. They represent the life history of Man and his ascending acceptance to the Heavens"
Cathryn Leasure, trombone
Night on a Bald Mountain
"Mussorgsky's 'Night on a Bald Mountain' brings back many memories for me. It is one of the first classical pieces I ever analysed, as a music student. On the practical side, there are some fun trombone parts to play in it too. Can't wait!"
