CONCERT ARTISTS
OUR 105TH SEASON
2017-2018
Julian Bliss, Clarinet
Bradley Moore, Piano
Sunday, February 18, 2018
3 p.m.
Memorial Hall
1225 Elm Street
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Julian Bliss is one of the world’s finest clarinettists excelling as a concerto soloist, chamber musician, jazz artist, masterclass leader and tireless musical explorer. He has inspired a generation of young players as guest lecturer and creator of his Conn-Selmer range of affordable clarinets, and introduced a substantial new audience to his instrument. Born in the UK, Julian started playing the clarinet age 4, going on to study in the U.S. at the University of Indiana and in Germany under Sabine Meyer. The breadth and depth of his artistry are reflected in the diversity and distinction of his work.
The subject of a documentary entitled Gifted, Julian Bliss was honored in 2002 to perform by royal invitation at Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden Jubilee and subsequently at her 80th birthday celebration. He excels as concerto soloist, chamber musician, and jazz artist at the world’s leading festivals and venues. Click here to read more about him.
Bradley Moore has performed as piano soloist with orchestras including the National Symphony Orchestra and the Buffalo Philharmonic. He recently performed the Martinů Harpsichord Concerto with the San Francisco Ballet for the world premiere of Mark Morris’ Beaux, and has been heard as a recitative accompanist and continuo player with the Metropolitan Orchestra, the Vienna Philharmonic, the Mozarteum Orchester and the Metropolitan Chamber Ensemble.
Mr. Moore was recently appointed Head of Music Staff at the Houston Grand Opera and Music Director of the HGO Studio. He is also Music Director of the Fire Island Opera Festival, where he recently conducted Gluck’s L’arbre enchanté. Mr Moore was assistant conductor at the Metropolitan Opera for fifteen seasons, and has also worked as assistant conductor, backstage conductor and coach at the Salzburg Festival, Opéra National de Paris, the Canadian Opera Company, and the Los Angeles Opera. Click here to read more about him.
PROGRAM
Fantasiestücke, Op. 73………………….Robert Schumann (1810 – 1856)
Sonate pour Clarinette Seule……………Tiberiu Olah (1928 – 2002)
Grand Duo Concertant.………………Carl Maria von Weber (1786 – 1826)
INTERMISSION
Première Rhapsodie.…………………….Claude Debussy (1862 – 1918)
Sonata No.1 in F minor, Op.120………Johannes Brahms (1833 – 1897)
ENCORE
Someone to Watch Over Me………….George Gershwin (1898 – 1937)
Photography by Gayna Bassin
A slideshow by Carolmae Katz showing artists who have performed for Matinée Musicale was projected in the hall before the concert.
Slideshow slide.
Slideshow slide.
Judy Martin, Administrative Director of Matinée Musicale, welcomed everyone to Memorial Hall.
Judy Martin.
Judy Martin.
Julian Bliss.
Sylvia Plyer, page turner, Bradley Moore and Julian Bliss.
Sylvia Plyer, Bradley Moore and Julian Bliss.
Julian Bliss.
Sylvia Plyer, page turner, and Bradley Moore.
Sylvia Plyer, Bradley Moore and Julian Bliss.
Julian Bliss.
Bradley Moore and Julian Bliss.
They didn’t prepare an encore but decided to play one anyway, reading the music off their electronic devices.
Julian Bliss put his iPhone on a music stand to read the encore.
Bradley Moore read off his iPad for the encore.
The audience loved it!
The reception in the ballroom after the concert.
Eugene Marquis, left, with David & Roxanne Engle.
Dolores Goldfinger and Joyce Alpiner.
Ric Gahr.
Laurel and Russel Hinkle.
Nancy Bailey, Larrie Howard and Mary Pennycuff.
Julian Bliss with some fans.
Julian Bliss talking to people after the concert.
Julian Bliss talking to people at the reception.
Bradley Moore with Roxanne & David Engle.
Ron Aufmann and friend.
Carol Davidson and Judy Martin.
Joe Somogyi, Bernice Robinson and Donald Hurd.
Larrie Howard and Ron Aufmann.
Emily Hodges and Nancy Martin.
