Asher Kelman
OPF Owner/Editor-in-Chief
There's a whole etiquette in how musicians support one another in their performances on stage. In particular, when a fellow orchestra member or guest artist performs as a soloist, there's an amazing shared delight in the the bringing of music to life. Each time, it has to be fresh like the wind from the sea, the voice of a nightingale or the daffodils in spring. It's always new. In fact the musicians publicly bring to life once more the expression of musicians miles away or of eons past. Each occasion is a celebration. Well, I've taken to watching the young musicians in the Conservatory Orchestra of The Colburn School. Now that I've photographed them as a group, I'm interested in them as individuals within that structure. You too may wonder what it's like. I'll try to being this to you though commentary and images as I learn to look at what happens in between what happens.
The other musicians look to the soloist not only for the musical virtuosity which they'll deliver, but also as a fellow creator of a grand performance, where they each contribute as individuals in the sections of the orchestra and then as a whole or in parts with the artist playing n the spotlight.
This is an especially personal and fulfilling experience after of months of preparation under the Direction of Maestro Yehuda Gilad. Even, wth a guest conductor coming a short while beforehand, everything has been prepared with mastery of the work. The soloist's job and the task of the visiting conductor then, is to extending their own fingerprints on the delivery of the piece. It has to be delivered in a fresh but yet always an utterly accomplished way. The orchestra members feel a bond with the artist and are visibly moved and thrilled when things go as they all hope.
As a photographer of classical music performance, I've been privileged, not just to experience the music and appreciate the energy and verve of the delivery. There's a lot more going on! But one has to watch the musicians; how they welcome each other and the guest artists, wait, listen, play and light up. There's a dynamic structure. There's etiquette, camaradarie, private space and then disciplined musicianship working as a unified body under the baton of the conductor.
So here, I'll add some moments which show a little of that joy.
Asher
The other musicians look to the soloist not only for the musical virtuosity which they'll deliver, but also as a fellow creator of a grand performance, where they each contribute as individuals in the sections of the orchestra and then as a whole or in parts with the artist playing n the spotlight.
This is an especially personal and fulfilling experience after of months of preparation under the Direction of Maestro Yehuda Gilad. Even, wth a guest conductor coming a short while beforehand, everything has been prepared with mastery of the work. The soloist's job and the task of the visiting conductor then, is to extending their own fingerprints on the delivery of the piece. It has to be delivered in a fresh but yet always an utterly accomplished way. The orchestra members feel a bond with the artist and are visibly moved and thrilled when things go as they all hope.
As a photographer of classical music performance, I've been privileged, not just to experience the music and appreciate the energy and verve of the delivery. There's a lot more going on! But one has to watch the musicians; how they welcome each other and the guest artists, wait, listen, play and light up. There's a dynamic structure. There's etiquette, camaradarie, private space and then disciplined musicianship working as a unified body under the baton of the conductor.
So here, I'll add some moments which show a little of that joy.
Asher