Berkeley Symphony's upcoming concert, 'Spring's Awakening,' will take place on March 16, featuring Music Director Joseph Young leading a program that intertwines classical and contemporary pieces showcasing our environment's beauty and fragility. The concert will include innovative elements such as actual bird songs and a speech denying climate change. Highlighted works include Einojuhani Rautavaara's 'Cantus Arcticus,' which integrates recordings of arctic birds with orchestral sounds, illustrating the longstanding artistic inspiration derived from nature. Young emphasizes the energy and renewal of spring, resonating through the musical selections.
Composers have taken inspiration from birds for centuries, but Rautavaara does not merely imitate birds—he composes with them. The use of actual birdsong alongside orchestration creates a unique sound experience.
So many artists find inspiration in nature, particularly in spring, a season of boundless energy and renewal. This concert aims to capture that excitement and urgency.
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