40: Concert Two

Second performance – 10 September 2009, 6:30pm
After the excitement of the premiere I felt rather weary during the pre-concert talk on night two. However people said it was even better than the first night so there’s a lesson in there somewhere.

Pre-concert Talk 09/09/09

The second performance of Lightfall was also better with the musicians more relaxed and in control. It makes quite a difference to Part Two which despite being fast needs to be unhurried, a groove rather than a race.

Lightfall Premiere: Richard Gill, Robert Johnson, Christopher Gordon, Sydney Symphony

Once again a very good response from both the musicians and the audience. Afterwards Philip Powers from the orchestra kindly arranged for me to have recordings of both nights which I am looking forward to hearing in the comfort of my armchair. I will make up an edit between the two performances which I can then have as a demo of the piece.

Lightfall Premiere: Richard Gill, Robert Johnson, Christopher Gordon

The day had been spent preparing for an overseas trip the next day and my wife and I charged home after the concert to finish packing. We had to be at the airport by 8am.