"Einstein's Dream"

Went to a concert of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra last Friday. Featuring the world premier of "Einstein's Dream" by my friend Dr. Cindy McTee, it was a wonderful evening. Loved the piece. It mixed electronic music with string orchestra & percussion. The computer music included analog sounds & speaking, but all broken down to sound parts, re-mixed and re-arranged. The interplay was great and many times I could not tell if the sound was the orchestra, the electronic music, or both. I was amazed too by how well the speaker system was set-up to give an ensemble sound with the performers.

Other pieces on the program: Elgar's Cello Concerto with soloist Alisa Weilerstein. WOW! She was incredible. First time I've heard her perform. Last time I heard the piece I played with Lynn Harrell. Final piece was "Also sprach Zarathustra" the Strauss tone poem.

Evening concluded with a reception hosted by Sue & Christopher Bancroft for the composer. So good to see them again! Albeit briefly. They looked happy and healthy and their youngest daughter is such a lovely young lady now.

More on Cindy McTee and "Einstein's Dream," including reviews:
http://www.cindymctee.com/program_notes_folder/program
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