A time to remember…the symphony chose this theme almost two years ago for our season opening concert. Yet, our Hill Country community was changed this past July 4 and our focus shifts to music that helps us remember those lost and connects us to each other. We shall pivot on our opening work and offer Gustav Mahler’s peace and soul-filled Adagietto from his Symphony number 5. We then offer two movements from Ludwig van Beethoven’s 7th Symphony, scheduled for April 2020 (a pandemic canceled concert), which fits our 25th anniversary theme of celebrating the greatest music of all time this season. Amy Beach’s “Gaelic” Symphony, premiered in 1896 by the Boston Symphony Orchestra, was the first symphony composed and published by an American woman–we perform the finale of this brilliant piece. We also remember that greatest composer of classical music, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart through his clarinet concerto. Composed at the end of his life, it is one of the most sublimely beautiful works in the orchestral canon and will be performed by virtuoso clarinetist Vanguel Tangarov. We end the concert “Remembering the Beatles,” arguably the greatest popular music combo on the planet.
Music Program
Gustav Mahler—Adagietto from Symphony No.5
Beethoven – Symphony No. 7 in A Major, 1st and 2nd Mov’ts
Amy Beach – “Gaelic” Symphony, 4th Mov’t
Mozart – Concerto for Clarinet in A, K. 622.
-Vanguel Tangarov, clarinet
Arr. Lowden – Remembering the Beatles
Dr. Vanguel Tangarov
Dr. Vanguel Tangarov is an Associate Professor of Clarinet at Texas State University and the Artistic Director and Founder of the annual international clarinet event, the Texas State Clarinet Fiesta. Tangarov also holds the position of Principal Clarinetist with the Austin Opera, Mid-Texas Symphony, and Victoria Symphony Orchestras.
Prior to his current roles, Tangarov served as the Principal Clarinetist of the Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra in Bulgaria (1993-1998), the Academia Chigiana Symphony Orchestra in Italy (1993-1997), the Jeunesses Musicales World Symphony Orchestra in Germany (1993-1994), and the Monterrey Symphony Orchestra (OSUANL) in Mexico (1998-2004).
Tangarov’s career has taken him to over 20 countries across four continents, earning him acclaim from critics and audiences alike. He is equally renowned as a soloist, recitalist, and chamber musician and has graced prestigious venues worldwide. He has received numerous accolades and prizes in both national and international clarinet competitions.
His artistry can be heard on many recordings, including the 2017 GRAMMY-nominated “Craig Hella Johnson: Considering Makhew Shepard.” He has also contributed to the soundtrack of the movie “Knight of Cups,” directed by Terrence Malick, in addition to more than 10 other recordings.
Vanguel Tangarov proudly represents Buffet Crampon & Vandoren as a Performing Artist and Clinician, exclusively performing with Buffet Crampon, Paris clarinets and Vandoren Paris products.
