Julliard's 25th Annv. Faculty Recital, Flute

Julliard concert's are back in full-swing; tickets are free on a 1st come basis 2 weeks prior (2 tickets per person.)  The type of musical performance is known in advance, but not the program or featured guest.  Julliard school performances are like a box of chocolate; you never know what you're gonna get.  Last night's program featured alum, Carol Wincenc.  Ms. Wincenc is one of the most acclaimed flutists performing today.  In 2011 she received the Nat'l Flute Assoc. Lifetime Achivement Award and will receive the Gold Medal for Lifetime Achivement in Music by the Nat'l Society of Arts & Letters in '14.  Ms. Wincenc selected the broad repertoire for the evening: German composer Hans Henze who passed away last year, Japanese composer Yuko Uebayashi b. 1975 & 19th C, French composer, Claude Debussy.  My favorite piece from the evening was by Russian composer, Alfred Schnittke (1934-98) Moz-Art a la Mozart for 8 flutes & harp; a U.S. premiere.  Moz-Art was whimsical, romantic and bold.  Ms. Wincenc said she made her selections "to bring a sense of wonderment, charm & serenity simultaneously."  Julliard brings together established artists, alums & students to celebrate music, mentor tomorrow's artists and entertain today's audience.  BRAVO.