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FELICITOUS FAUN and FURIOUS FIREBIRD

Listening to the Tucson Symphony Orchestra under the baton of new Director, Josè Luis Gomez, it is clear that the music making has quickly taken on his character; joyful, optimistic, and very enthusiastic. The interpretations contain nuance, but no nonsense. Most tempos are quick, though not rushed; the playing always sounds natural. Tone colors are crisp and beautiful, and the architecture is sculpted clearly and in balance. This man loves how this orchestra plays, and has given himself to them. In turn, the players have responded in kind, happily engaging this lithe South American spirit. It is fun to watch and a joy to listen to. This second concert in the Inaugural Season of Maestro Gomez was another solid success. Popular classics by Debussy and Stravinsky were given colorful, energetic readings, and a romantic masterwork from Alexander Glazunov - one of the lesser performed Russian composers - made a fine impression in its Tucson premier. Interestingly, all three of these comp