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The much-anticipated highlight of the afternoon was the Concerto for Bassoon, KV191 by Mozart. Daniel Hane, principal bassoonist of Fenimore Chamber Orchestra, deftly showcased the unique qualities of the instrument while displaying its virtuosic power and range, not to mention the wit and charm that Mozart provided.…
The big surprise of the afternoon came via “SteamPunk” (which gave the concert its name), by David Bruce. A truly contemporary and quite clever work, it has gone on to be widely performed by leading ensembles around the world.…
Mezzo-soprano Joanna Porackova has performed on concert and opera stages all over the world. Her voice is rich, full, and expressive, and her rendition of two arias from Handel’s “Messiah” were enthusiastically received.…