About this performance:
“The Song of the Forest” by Dmitri Shostakovich comes alive in a mesmerizing performance. Under the baton of Enluis Montes Olivar, the Juan Jose Landaeta Symphony Orchestra skillfully renders the intricate melodies and harmonies of this remarkable composition. The audience is transported to a world where nature’s beauty and melancholy converge, as the musicians breathe life into Shostakovich’s evocative musical landscapes. With a delicate balance of power and nuance, the performance resonates with the listeners, leaving an indelible impression of the enduring musical genius of Shostakovich.
Program:
Giuseppe Verdi: La Forza del Destino, overture (1862)
Oskar Böhme: Trumpet Concerto in F minor, op. 18. (1899)
Eugenio Carreño Gómez, trumpet.
Intermission
Dimitri Shostakovich: The Song of the Forest Oratorio, op. 81.
Simon Bolivar National Choir.
Children Singers of Venezuela.
Juan Jose Landaeta Symphony Orchestra.
Enluis Montes Olivar, conductor.