On Friday, I visited downtown San Jose to see the San Francisco Symphony perform in Plaza de Cesar Chavez at noon. It was a free concert and the park was packed with between 700 and 1,000 orchestra groupies (according to SiliconValley.com).
Benjamin Schwartz conducted the symphony through four pieces...
- Fanfare for the Common Man by Aaron Copland
- Short Ride in a Fast Machine by John Adams
- Suite from Romeo and Juliet by Sergei Prokofiev
- Cuban Overture by George Gershwin
They actually performed four pieces from Romeo and Juliet: the Introduction, Dance of the Knights (a.k.a. Montague and Capulets), Romeo and Juliet (Juliet's Bedroom), and the Finale (a.k.a. Death of Tybalt).
It was a fun and relaxing way to spend part of a Friday afternoon. I know it's San Francisco's symphony, but I hope they return soon. I also hope Symphony Silicon Valley (San Jose's orchestra) will jump on the wagon and put on their own outdoor concert.
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