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Featured Sample: Romeo and Juliet Overture-Fantasia - Peter Tchaikovsky transcribed by Mark Hindsley

From our March 22, 2009 concert, Romanza, an excerpt of the iconic masterwork that has become synonymous with romance, be it dramatic or comedic. First performed in 1870, this piece was dramatically different than the version that is heard today. A lukewarm reception at its premiere (before an audience already distracted by a scandal involving the conductor of the orchestra) led Tchaikovsky to use friend and fellow composer Mily Balakirev's suggestions, and piece emerged much closer to its final form. This second version premiered in 1872, and a revision in 1880 gave the piece its current form. While it is this form that is the most familiar, the original is also performed on occasion to this day.

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Extra Commentary by Col. Baldwin

Conducted by Col. William Baldwin, USA (Ret) at our July 15, 2009 concert, this rendition of the national march is performed just as Sousa's own band played it. Col. Baldwin was fortunate enough in his youth to see Sousa perform live, and the band is honored to have been able to take part in this reenactment of a slice of pure Americana.

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