The concert opened with the Brahms Academic Festival Overture. When they reached "Gaudeamus Igitur," my friend and I began to sing along. I even remember the words from when I played a student in The Student Prince.
The second piece was for 2 pianos and orchestra by Toru Takemitsu and was composed in part for Peter Serkin. I found this piece pleasant and enjoyable, but was shocked to find that I did not like at all the Bach Double Keyboard Concerto which was switched to BWV 1061 at the last minute from 1062. Bach's keyboards would have been harpsichords, but we are all well accustomed to pianos on these pieces.
The concert closed with a lovely rendition of Beethoven's Symphony No. 7. Beethoven always comes through. I liked Andrew Grams enthusiasm.
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