If you came to tonight’s Oregon Symphony concert (and given the modest numbers in attendance, you most likely did not), you might have noticed that our principal flutist, David Buck, was not on stage. (He was capably covered for by assistant principal flutist Alicia DiDonato Paulsen in many solo turns in the Rossini.) It turns out that David was playing a series of concerts with the Pittsburgh Symphony as a guest principal this weekend. It’s a tremendous honor, Pittsburgh is one of the big, major orchestras, and like the OSO is also led by an Austrian conductor, Manfred Honeck.
From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:
The woodwinds throughout provided nuances that blended well, especially the solos of guest principal flutist David Buch [sic], of the Oregon Symphony.
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From the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review:
The surprise was the impressive guest principal flute David Buck. He’s principal flute of the Oregon Symphony.
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What a nice opportunity for David. As for last night’s concert, those who did not attend really missed a delightful concert. I thought the Dvorak concerto was wonderfully played and the Rhespigi was fun from beginning to end. I thought the orchestration in the piece was very colorful (reminded me of Tchaikovsky). I especially enjoyed the interplay between the violins and the celli and all the wonderful woodwind playing. I would rate the concert as one of the most enjoyable of the season. The attendance was certainly disappointing, however. I realize the economy is not great, but surely that doesn’t entirely explain the low numbers. The orchestra is playing great and providing excellent programs. I just don’t understand the low turnout. Just because there wasn’t a big name soloist or Beethoven or Mozart doesn’t mean you shouldn’t attend. The symphony deserves our support.