The Berkeley Symphony's Triumph program showcases a Bay Area premiere, Gity Razaz's Methuselah (In Chains of Time), reflecting on life's endurance inspired by an ancient bristlecone pine tree. The concert highlights themes of hope, advancement, and justice, with Razaz’s piece representing the resilience of nature. The program also includes Astor Piazzolla's celebrated Aconcagua concerto for bandoneon and orchestra, resonating with the journey from the California alpine desert to the Andes. Hanzhi Wang, an accordion soloist, performs alongside the symphony, reinforcing the event's thematic depth through diverse musical styles.
As I was composing the piece, I was constantly thinking about the remarkable endurance of life, a single-minded, unapologetic force whose sole purpose is to perpetuate survival in spite of all the odds.
Piazzolla's publisher considered the 1979 concerto to be the composer's crowning achievement, and declared that the name Aconcagua was a fitting one.
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