LINCOLN CENTER

Avery Fisher Hall
Mostly Mozart

Mozart: Symphony No. 36 (Linz)
Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto
Pre-Concert Piano Recital

Louis Langree, conductor
Joshua Bell, violin
Francesco Piemontesi, piano

This is the last of the Summer Series before the Arts Season begins again in September.

Tonight was a "moment."  Avery Fisher Hall was packed.  We had tickets on the front row on the artist's side of the stage.  That meant that we were about 25 feet from Joshua Bell and the conductor.  They were never more than two yards away from each other and often were within one yard of each other.  That also means that we were able to watch the eyes of the conductor as he focused on Mr. Bell.  Watching them communicate was a thrill.

Then there was Joshua Bell.  He was wonderful.  We agreed that this evening was the reason we moved to New York.

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/23/arts/music/joshua-bell-teams-up-with-the-mostly-mozart-orchestra.html?_r=0