On March 25, 2009, Hancher presented The Academy of Ancient Music, Bach's Brandenberg Concertos. When we asked for comments on the event, here is what we heard back.
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I was thrilled they had returned to Hancher and were going to play the Brandenburg Concertos!!! The music was glorious and their teaching was superb. What a wonderful evening.
Sandy Heistad
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Great performance, even though sometimes the instruments appeared to have been out of tune. Then, all 6 concerts were a bit too much. A mix of Bach and something else would have been useful. But I do not mean to complain. It was a wonderful evening. Thank you!
Alexander
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I loved it. I thought isn't it great to be able to enjoy the same
music as our ancestors from the eighteenth century had.
Nancy Kennedy
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Wonderful! Despite the limitations of the venue, we were delighted by the music, the instruments, and the performers.
Robin
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Dynamite playing; informative and enjoyable comments by Hogwood. Wish he’d told us a bit about the theorbo- the instrument that looked like a lute on steroids! Bring them back –maybe for an evening of Vivaldi.
Dick Kerber
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we enjoyed a rare evening of BACH . played by musicians ( all of which were soloist quality) who were visually full of bliss and contentment. Our director and harpsicordist was a grand host , full of life and wealth of knowledge (or theories) on the pieces played . another great treat of live Art .
all the best
km
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We really enjoyed the concert of The Academy of Ancient Music. Both of us were looking forward to it, but didn't realize just how special their music was going to be. They were a big hit with us, and we hope they return to Hancher.
We really miss going to Hancher but so far we've not been disappointed in the concert hall at West High. We will next be attending at the Englert and then at City High. We are grateful that some of the concerts are able to continue.
Thanks for all your good work,
Karen and Al Albertus
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Great evening of Bach music - have always loved the Brandenburg concerti, but have never heard them all played in the same concert! I thought the performers were wonderful! Only wish the director had had a microphone! As I was sitting up in the back, I missed most of his remarks.
Cynthia A. Vaughan
Le Claire, IA
• Again we enjoyed the musical performance. The West High auditorium is a good alternative location. We wondered about the very large stringed instrument, not clearly identified in the printed program.
Earl
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IT WAS GREAT!
C
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My husband, Bob Kelley, and I have attended many Hancher productions, so we know about the high quality of the productions. Throughout the recent concert by the Academy of Ancient Music (Bach concertos), I kept thinking that this group travels all over the world, and how incredibly fortunate we are to have them in Iowa City. Just amazing.
dixie saylor
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It was absolutely great.
Bill and Fran Albrecht