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But last weekend. concertâ€"goers enjoyed the rich and sonorous Brahms Piano Concerto No.1 in D Minor while orchestra and soloist performed admirably well together In the previous conâ€" cert of the symphony with a guest pianist â€" Latvianâ€"born _ Arthur Ozolins â€" there was a lacklustre performance by the orchestra, which seemed ill at ease and out of kilter with the pianist. Neither was the Wilâ€" lan concerto performed on that occasion an exâ€" citing prece of music in itself That being the case, this is a difficult review to write because I could find little to fault in last weekend‘s performance by the Kitchenerâ€"Waâ€" Alerloo Symphony Orâ€" chestra and guest pianâ€" ist Anton Kuerti at the Centre in the Square. By Philip Jaisevac A critic‘s job is made easier when there are things to criticize, parâ€" trcularly in the negative Little to fault in performance The orchestra â€"reâ€" sponded to Kuerti‘s subâ€" tle direction while Arâ€" menian held the reins One couid sense his communication with not only Armenian and the orchestra as a whole. but individual members in key passages â€" and the result was splendid Armenian no doubt had the lead hand, but Kuerti, through nods of the head, hand moveâ€" ments and glances toâ€" wards the orchestra members. portrayed an easy sense of total involâ€" vement â€" with every aspect of the Brahms concerto . Actually, from: this listener‘s vantage point. it seemed almost as though Kuerti himself, were conducting as well as performing, with Arâ€" menian largely blocked from view by the piano top The orchestra perâ€" formed with verve and confidence and Kuerti meshed his sensitive dynamics with feeling and precision well as technique into a _ tight and all worked toâ€" cohesive whole gether to produce one of The orchestra perâ€" _ the more memorable formed with verve and _ performances of this confidence and Kuerti â€" concert season ENTERTAINMENT Often times. one may appreciate the technical There was a parâ€" ticular apex of musical excitement in the alleâ€" gro molto vivace,. notaâ€" bly in the marchâ€"like passages through which Armenian guided the orâ€" chestra with grace and just the right measure of gusto â€" that is, just a hair‘s breadth short of too much Perhaps as enjoyable as the Brahms concerto was the orchestra‘s renâ€" dering of Tchaikovsky‘s Symphony No.6. the Pathetique. But both managed to straddle the tension when this occurred. perâ€" haps even adding to the success of the outcome Granted. there were a few minor flaws. Kuert: halfâ€"missed at least half a dozen upper octave particularly staccato notes and orchestra and soloist came dangerousâ€" ly close at two points to falling apart IT PAYS TD ADVERTISE .. ADVERTISE WHERE /T PAYS This is obviously a subjective matter for the most part, but it can turn listening to the most _ capable _ perâ€" formers into a disapâ€" pointing, if not irritating affair. j However, no such disâ€" appointment existed for this listener of Tchaiâ€" kovsky‘s Pathetique by mastery of an orchestra or musician, but not agree with the interpreâ€" tation or style rendered a particular prece Available at the Church Offices or at Concert Time INFORMATION 886â€"1673 (Cambndge 621 2175) TICKETS $67 Stydent/Somor $4 (Cambridge $5 ) FRIDAY, January 16th St. Andrew‘s Presbytemian. Kitchener SATURDAY, January 17th SsUNDAY. sUPERLATIVE MUSIC OF THE BAROQUE ERA: Soloists of the Ensemble and Choir Irving limer. Tom Kay. James Mason and many more! * Victor Martens Chamber Choir * Jan Overduin, organ * Victor Martens, conductor Other Baroque Concert:: by (Telemannâ€"Fnday) (Vivald!â€"Saturday) and (Albrechtsberger â€" Sunday) J.S. BACH : Brandenburg Concerto No.: 4 | G.P. Telemann: Concerto for Three Trumpets Two Oboes, Timpan:. Bassoon. and Strings * Canadian Chamber Ensemble C.P.E. BACH : MAGNIFICAT 478â€"A Albert St. N. â€" Next to Zehrs Parkdale Plaza â€" 885â€"0580 â€" WATERLOO BAROQUE CONCERT 1*XyC For The Best Loved Figh in Town St John‘s Lutheran, Waterioo January 18th Trimity Anglican. Cambridge (Gait) (sponsored by Cambridge Concerts) 3 PERFORMANCES All At 8:00 P.M. 1980â€"81 SEASON presents its annual FEATURING: featuring 1 hope Armenian and the symphony keep it up But the spirit put into much of the orchestra‘s work is certainly classy and enjoyed nearly as much by this writer as many offerings by the world‘s best This is, of course, not a worldâ€"class orchestra by merit of technicai proficiency, even though of a high. professional standard the Kâ€"W symphony RESTAURANT 1/ DC GH wWATERLOO CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 1981 â€" PAGE 11 zy Box Office: Tickets available at the Box office. Monday to Saturday. 11 a m. to 6 p.m Telephone Orders: Will be accepted only with Visa or Master Card. Phone orders accepted during regular Box Office hours. 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