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The Healing Power of Music: Music for the Soul Selections from Mussorgsky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition” |
A special half-hour program as part of the series, “The Healing Power of Music: Music for the Soul” on KELO-TV, featuring selections from Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition. Visuals by Adrian Wyard.Pictures at an Exhibition
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May 31, 2020 |
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The Healing Power of Music: Music for the Soul Rimsky-Korsakov’s “The Tale of the Kalendar Prince” from Scheherazade and Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue. |
A special half-hour program as part of the series, “The Healing Power of Music: Music for the Soul” on KELO-TV, featuring Rimsky-Korsakov’s “The Tale of the Kalendar Prince” from Scheherazade and Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue. |
May 27, 2020 |
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The Ring Without Words – Richard Wagner |
SDSO Performance – March 7, 2020 |
May 20, 2020 |
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The Healing Power of Music: Music for the Soul Selections from Holst’s “The Planets” |
A special half-hour program as part of the series, “The Healing Power of Music: Music for the Soul” on KELO-TV, featuring selections from the SDSO’s 2015 performance of Holst’s The Planets with visuals by Adrian Wyard. |
May 18, 2020 |
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The Healing Power of Music: Music for the Soul Selections from Ravel’s “Mother Goose Suite” and Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto with Midori – Part 2 |
A special half-hour program as part of the series, “The Healing Power of Music: Music for the Soul” on KELO-TV, featuring selections from Ravel’s “Mother Goose Suite” and the part 1 of Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto with soloist Midori. |
May 10, 2020 |
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The Healing Power of Music: Music for the Soul Stravinsky’s “Firebird Suite” and Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto with Midori – Part 1 |
A special half-hour program as part of the series, “The Healing Power of Music: Music for the Soul” on KELO-TV, featuring selections from Stravinsky’s “Firebird Suite” and the part 1 of Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto with soloist Midori. |
May 4, 2020 |
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The Healing Power of Music: Music for the Soul Happy 125th Birthday, South Dakota |
A special half-hour program as part of the series, “The Healing Power of Music: Music for the Soul” on KELO-TV, featuring selections of Beethoven’s Sixth Symphony from the October 4, 2014 performance of Happy 125th Birthday, South Dakota. |
April 27, 2020 |
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Puccini’s La Bohéme |
SDSO Performance – March 19 & 20, 2016 |
April 23, 2020 |
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Bach’s St John Passion |
SDSO Performance – April 12 & 13, 2014 |
April 1, 2020 |
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| ENSEMBLES & OTHER PERFORMANCES – #SDSOatHome | ||||
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SDSO Musicians – Bach’s Air from Orchestral Suite No. 3 |
Here is a gift for you from the musicians of the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra. It is one response to the multiple crises in our country and world, and we hope it will be as meaningful for you as it is for us. #SDSOatHome |
August 17, 2020 |
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SDSO Musicians – “Tafelmusik” Quartet in D minor by Telemann |
SDSO musicians perform Georg Philipp Telemann’s “Tafelmusik” Quartet in D minor. Featuring Principal Flute William Cedeño Torres, Principal Cello Robert Erhard, Principal Bassoon John Tomkins, and Principal Oboe Jeffrey Paul. Enjoy! #SDSOatHome |
June 7, 2020 |
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Dakota String Quartet – Music Selections from Bach, Gershwin, and Arlen |
The Dakota String Quartet perform pieces from Bach, Gershwin, and Arlen for your enjoyment! #SDSOatHome |
June 24, 2020 |
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Christine Egan – Partita No.2 – Allemanda |
SDSO violinist Christine Egan performs Bach’s Partita No.2 – Allemanda. Enjoy! #SDSOatHome |
May 30, 2020 |
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Robbie Erhard, Daniel Kitchens, Yi-Chun Lin – Haydn’s Divertimento in E flat major |
Treat yourself to parts 1 and 2 of Joseph Haydn’s Divertimento in E flat major! #SDSOatHome |
April 23, 2020 |
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Ioana Galu – “Longer” by Dan Fogelberg, violin cover |
Ioana Galu, one of the newest members of the SDSO, an Assistant Professor of Violin at the University of South Dakota, and a member of the Rawlins Piano Trio, performs from home the violin cover for “Longer” by Dan Fogelberg. #SDSOatHome |
April 14, 2020 |
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Christopher Hill, Jeffrey Paul – Snap Happy by James Koudelka |
SDSO Principal Clarinet Christopher Hill and Principal Oboe Jeffrey Paul (on piano) perform “Snap Happy” by James Koudelka. Enjoy! #SDSOatHome |
July 21, 2020 |
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Christopher Hill, John Tomkins – Sonata for Clarinet and Bassoon by Francis Poulenc |
Enjoy this musical wrap up to the week with KELOLAND Living’s Friday Refrain, featuring SDSO Principal Clarinet Christopher Hill and Principal Bassoon John Tomkins. |
May 22, 2020 |
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Doosook Kim, Yi-Chun Lin – Mozart’s Horn Duet K487 No.2 & No. 3 |
SDSO concertmaster Doosook Kim and Principal Viola Yi-Chun Lin perform Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Horn Duet K487 No. 2 – Menuetto. #SDSOatHome |
June 11, 2020 |
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Doosook Kim – Ave Maria by Franz Schubert |
SDSO concertmaster Doosook Kim would like to share a special performance of Ave Maria. Please enjoy, and stay safe! #SDSOatHome |
April 19, 2020 |
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Daniel Kitchens – Prelude No. 35 by Gallay |
SDSO Principal Horn, Daniel Kitchens plays Gallay’s “Prelude No. 35” as part of our SDSO@Home Series. #SDSOatHome |
August 12, 2020 |
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Dan Kitchens – selections from “An Alpine Journey” by Richard Strauss |
Dan Kitchens, Principal Horn with the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra, performs selections from Richard Strauss’ “An Alpine Symphony.” #SDSOatHome |
April 15, 2020 |
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Yi-Chun Lin – Giddens’ “At the Purchaser’s Option with variations” |
SDSO Principal Viola Yi-Chun Lin performs four parts of Rhiannon Giddens’ “At the Purchaser’s Option with variations.” Enjoy watching this engaging performance! #SDSOatHome |
May 14, 2020 |
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Magdalena Modzelewska, Robert Erhard – “The Wounded Hussar” by Turloug O’Carolan |
SDSO Principal Violin II Magdalena Modzelewska and Principal Cello Robert Erhard perform “The Wounded Hussar” by Turloug O’Carolan (1670 – 1738). #SDSOatHome |
August 4, 2020 |
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Mark Nelson – “I Sing the Mighty Power of God” |
Mark Nelson, SDSO Principal Trumpet, presents the hymn, “I Sing the Mighty Power of God.” Enjoy! #SDSOatHome |
May 17, 2020 |
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Mark Nelson – “Nocturne” from Mendelssohn’s Midsummer Night’s Dream |
Mark Nelson, Principal Trumpet of the SDSO, shares a performance with all of you: Nocturne from Mendelssohn’s “Midsummer Night’s Dream.” While it may have been originally written for french horn, Mark says, “It’s a great melody and I really like it!” #SDSOatHome |
April 9, 2020 |
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Jeffrey Paul, Magdalena Modzelewska, John Pennington – Celtic Tunes |
Enjoy these Celtic music performances from our SDSO musicians! Featuring Jeffrey Paul on the Irish penny whistle, Magdalena Modzelewska on the violin, and John Pennington on the bodhrán. #SDSOatHome |
June 19, 2020 |
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Jeffrey Paul – Ferling’s Duet Op.13, No.1 |
Enjoy a bit of positivity this morning as SDSO principal oboe Jeffrey Paul performs both parts in Ferling’s Duet Op.13, No.1. #SDSOatHome |
March 31, 2020 |
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John Pennington – Nine Lives |
John Pennington, Principal Percussionist of the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra, performs the self-composed piece, “Nine Lives.” Enjoy! Special thanks to South Dakota Public Broadcasting for filming and producing this video. #SDSOatHome |
May 6, 2020 |
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Circular Breathing with John Tomkins |
SDSO’s Principal Bassoon, John Tomkins, talks about circular breathing. |
June 19, 2020 |
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Bowing Exercises with Robbie Erhard |
The SDSO’s Principal Cello, Robbie Erhard, shares bowing exercises that help with strength and suppleness of the right hand. |
May 29, 2020 |
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Things You Should Know About The Violin with Doosook Kim |
The SDSO’s Concertmaster, Doosook Kim, teaches us about parts of the violins and technique. |
May 26, 2020 |
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Clarinet Basics with Chris Hill |
The SDSO’s Principal Clarinet, Chris Hill, talks clarinet basics for clarinet players who are looking to improve their skills. |
May 18, 2020 |
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An Introduction to the Horn with Daniel Kitchens |
The SDSO’s Principal Horn, Daniel Kitchens, gives us an introduction to the horn and some fun facts about its history. |
May 18, 2020 |
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Bow Basics with Yi-Chun Lin |
The SDSO’s Principal Viola, Yi-Chun Lin, talks about bow basics. |
May 15, 2020 |
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String Crossing with Yi-Chun Lin |
The SDSO’s Principal Viola, Yi-Chun Lin, talks about string crossing technique. |
May 15, 2020 |
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How Is Sound Made On The Violin? |
The SDSO’s Principal Second Violin, Magdalena Modzelewska, shows us how sound is made on the violin. |
May 8, 2020 |
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Posture Master Class with Magdalena Modzelewska |
The SDSO’s Principal Second Violin, Magdalena Modzelewska, gives a master class on proper posture. |
May 7, 2020 |
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The Joy of Reed Making with John Tomkins |
In this video, Principal Bassoon, John Tomkins, shares how to make a reed! |
May 1, 2020 |
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| PODCASTS & TALKS | ||||
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Hearing the Music Episode 1- Arrest & Betrayal |
In this episode, novelist and pastor J. Mark Bertrand joins SDSO music director Delta David Gier in an exploration of Part 1 of Bach’s St John Passion. |
April 1, 2020 |
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Hearing the Music Episode 2 – Trial & Tribulation |
This episode covers events found in John 18.28-19.17, principally the trial of Jesus before the Roman procurator Pontius Pilate. |
April 3, 2020 |
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Hearing the Music Episode 3 – It Is Finished |
This episode covers events recounted in John 19.18-30. David and Mark talk to musicologist Marcel Zwitser about Bach’s Bible, as well as the conclusions we can draw from his choice of texts. |
April 8, 2020 |
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Hearing the Music Episode 4 – Dissolve, My Heart |
In the final episode, covering the narrative from John 19.30-42, Mark and David reflect on the final movements of Bach’s St John Passion. The music asks the question, “How should I respond to the death of Christ?” |
April 10, 2020 |
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Hearing the Music Bonus Episode with Dr. Marcel Zwitser |
This episode includes our entire interview with musicologist Dr. Marcel Zwitser about Bach’s Bible and the artistry of the St John Passion. |
April 15, 2020 |
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Hearing the Music Bonus Episode with Dr. James Johnson |
This episode includes our entire phone interview with Dr. James Johnson, chorus master of the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra. |
April 17, 2020 |
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