Youngstown Symphony offers focused performance

YOUNGSTOWN — Something amazing has happened to the Youngstown Symphony.

In the space of two weekends, the symphony has presented two exceptional musical evenings: the first, a pops concert conducted by the gifted Carl Topilow and featuring the talented string group, Time for Three, and this past Saturday night, showcasing the terrific guest conductor Darryl One and the elegant pianist Stewart Goodyear.

Maestro One conducted the entire concert from memory, and, more importantly, generated stunning performances through his clear gestures and fine interpretations. The orchestra never has been more focused.

The Mahler Symphony No. 1, the Titan, always challenges the listener. This performance was presented with such careful preparation and magical interpretation. Though Mahler was only 33 when he wrote the symphony, it is a mature work returning to material from his earlier “Songs of the Wayfarer.”

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