string orchestra repertoire is pretty small. i used to be boxed into small repertoire. i kept constantly looking for new repertoire and commissioning new arrangements. if you look at the first of the program you have very early, young vibrant mendelson; fabulous opener and then you have this fabulous concerto written for us in the orchestra. is our gift. msk(music) >> and then you have strauss, extraordinary piece. the most challenging of all. string orchestra work. 23 solo instrument, no violin section, now viola section; everybody is responsible for their part in this piece. the challenge is something that i felt not only that we could do , absolutely could do, but i wanted to show off. i can't tell you how aware i am of the audience. not only what i hear but their vibes, so strong. i have been doing this for a long time. i kind of make them feel what i want them to feel. there is nobody in that audience or anywhere that is not going to know that particular song by the fourth note. and that is our encore on tour. by the way. i am proud to play it, we are from san fran

[orchestra plays] (male narrator) the fabric of music can be woven in many different ways. [flutes play] throughout the world people have devised fascinating methods of blending instruments and voice to produce an infinite variety of musical textures. [trio playing] texture refers to the relationship of voices and instruments in an ensemble. it's the way they're blended together into a musical whole. [low hum and sticks clacking] [cultural music montage] what i'd like to do now is start with the tenor section, then the alto and the soprano, and then i'll add the bass. one, two, three, and ♪ jesus is a rock in a weary land... ♪ (narrator) the subject of musical texture raises a number of questions. how are the different voices or instruments in a performance put together and organized? let's add the altos, altos, tenor, and bass, ready ♪ jesus is a rock in a weary land... ♪ (narrator) how many parts are there? does one voice or melody stand out? how do the various parts relate to each other? one more time, without piano. ♪ jesus is a rock in a weary land... ♪ (man) any music

>> the bay area knows the orchestra. you maybe take things for granted a little bit. that is simply not the case will go on the road. the audiences go crazy. they don't see vitality like this on stage. we are capable of conveying joy when we play. msk(music) >> any performance that we do, that a program, that will be something on the program that you haven't heard before. string orchestra repertoire is pretty small. i used to be boxed into small repertoire. i kept constantly looking for new repertoire and commissioning new arrangements. if you look at the first of the program you have very early, young vibrant mendelson; fabulous opener and then you have this fabulous concerto written for us in the orchestra. is our gift. msk(music) >> and then you have strauss, extraordinary piece. the most challenging of all. string orchestra work. 23 solo instrument, no violin section, now viola section; everybody is responsible for their part in this piece. the challenge is something that i felt not only that we could do , absolutely could do, but i wanted to show off. i can't tel

he played with almost all the world's greatest orchestras. in 1980 three, he became chief conductor of the bavarian radio symphony orchestra -- in 1983, he became chief conductor of the bavarian radio symphony orchestra and helped it achieve international acclaim. in 1995, he was appointed principal conductor of the london symphony orchestra. in 2009, queen elizabeth honored him with the medal of music, one of many awards he collected in the course of his career. he died on sunday at the age of 85 after a short illness. >> a brief reminder now of our top story. it is looking like venezuela is going to see a recount in the ballot over the weekend for present -- president. that and more stories coming up for you at the top of the hour. stay with us. captioned by the national captioning institute --www.ncicap.org-- x2aaaaaaaa@aaa

yes, we partnered with those - >> which orchestras were these? >> for the youth assessment we were out in all neighborhoods i can show you is a breakdown of who helped. i think in our breakdown i will publicly have to come back to you. we partnered with organizations to help us frame the conversation so we can reach families who are normally don't come to government meetings >> okay. so the decisions you made in district 5 don't necessarily reflect that. so i'm concerned about that. i know we'll have more delayed discussions as this hearing goes on. >> that concludes my presentation. >> we're done here? i have a few questions. thanks for your presentation. i know that over the years it's been a challenge to come here as the director to hold folks accountable. i have a certain about working with the kids in the community the frustrations of many organizations that don't work with the folk but receive money to work with the organizations. the orchestras that have the capacity to do a lot of oversight and accounting they have a infrastructure and i'

all proceeds go to the minnesota orchestra and the st. paul chamber orchestra.hose musicians have been locked out of their job for 18 months. >> hundreds line up hoping to become part of this summer's marys -- america's cup. what they're looking for, just ahead. a beautiful saturday as you see fog rolling in, meteorologist rogue league lying is up with the fast. >> the aye's sell bratting the 1973 world series champions with a reunion. [ male announcer ] fact: the 100% electric nissan leaf.... is more fun than ever. sees better than ever. ♪ charges faster. and will charge. cool. and heat. from your phone. fact: leaf never needs gas. ever. good for the world. built in america. now, leaf's an easier choice than ever. ♪ shop at choosenissan.com. ♪ >> ama: the america's cup is ramping up and organizers are now hiring and hundreds of hopefuls showed up at their job fair today. >> the america's cup pavilion may be empty now but soon the venue on the embark dare rewill be the destination for upwardded of 20 concerts. organizers hoping to fell the 9,000 feet paflon for

all proceeds go to the minnesota orchestra and the st. paul chamber orchestra.hose musicians have been locked out of their job for 18 months. >> hundreds line up hoping to become part of this summer's marys -- america's cup. what they're looking for, just ahead. a beautiful saturday as you see fog rolling in, meteorologist rogue league lying is up with the fast. >> the aye's sell bratting the 1973 world series champions with a reunion. the >> ama: the america's cup is ramping up and organizers are now hiring and hundreds of hopefuls showed up at their job fair today. >> the america's cup pavilion may be empty now but soon the venue on the embark dare rewill be the destination for upwardded of 20 concerts. organizers hoping to fell the 9,000 feet paflon for all shows between may and october. first they need a big staff. >> positions as far as ticket takers, ushers, guest services. >> about 200 people are vying for 100 jobs. minimum wage, seasonal jobs that come with the perk of getting paid to see the bands. >> we have dragons opening the venue. we have train --

almost all the great orchestras growth here and abroad are led by men. why? ♪ there are whole number of why women suspect, who are composers and conductors have been slow to break through. now there are so many women composers and conductors beginning to come through. she has been a regular performer. she says education is partly to blame for the lack of female representation among conductors and composers. >> we d'any women who are teachers, professors, and so on. i think of the balance changed illiteratthere, i inspire women composers. the 2013 seasof include the return of nigel .ennedy >> borrego, let's have a quick look at the breaking news coming in out of boston, where the fbi gave a press conference in to the bombings at the boston marathon. they released these photographs of two suspects as well as a video showing the men walking through the crowd on monday. the one there with the white cap is known as suspect 2. there is another suspect wearing a dark blue hat, being called a suspect 1. they were seen together at some point, one was seen posting up a

we are proud that the growth of the orchestra, and how it is expanded and it is being accepted. my ambition when i came on as music director here -- it was evident we needed absolutely excellent work. also evident to me that i thought everyone should know that. this was my purpose. and after we opened, which was a spectacular opening concert about five weeks after that the economy completely crashed. my plan -- and i'm absolutely dogmatic about my plans --were delayed slightly. i would say that in this very difficult timefor the arts and everyone, especially the arts, it's phenomenal how new century has grown where many unfortunate organizations have stopped. during this period we got ourselves on national radio presence; we started touring, releasing cds, a dvd. we continue to tour. reputation grows and grows and grows and it has never stopped going forward. msk

he's also conducted the berlin and vienna philharmonics along with other leading orchestras. he is scheduled to make a full comeback in august. he'll conduct an opera at a festival in mats moto, japan. >>> that's "newsline" for this hour. i'm gene otani in tokyo. from all of us here at nhk world, thanks very much for joining us. have a great day wherever you are. .

he rst onto t international jazz scene as the youngest member of dizzy gillespie's united nations orchestra. 20 years later, his signature pan-american sound continues to revolutionize contemporary jazz. innovative pianist, composer, and humanitarian danilo perez. i'm maria hinojosa. this is one on one. wow, how beautiful, danilo perez. thank you for joining us. >> it's a pleasure to be here. >> hinojosa: some people might not know your name, but you are a grammy award winning musician, composer. you he up e berklee llege of music global jazz institute. >> yes. >> hinojosa: you head up the panamanian jazz festival that you created. you live in boston. >> yes. >> hinojosa: and you give so much back in terms of your music to the world. it's really an honor to have you here. >> it's my honor, too. >> hinojosa: when people think about jazz, sometimes they think it's a solid american traditional music. you grew up in panama, and in fact, panama and jazz, there's a long history there. i me, you're panamanian, latin jazz, t this is not new, right? >> yes. actually, there has been a significant con

teacher and as a session side man, having played with everybody from anthony brown's asian american orchestra to wane wallace's newest cd. who haven't you played with lately? yeah, he's played with everybody. you can find mas on a lot of different cd's from the local jazz community. this song we're going to do is an air called the brown-haired girl. when i was recording, when i was fortunate to be able to record bridge across the blue, i was telling them i got this air, i got it off the chieftan's album, i'm going to do it on the electric base. he looked at me and said, you're nuts. people are going to go crazy but if you can do it, i'll help you. he gave me this book of airs and went, figure it out, figure it out. it never quite jelled on the base but when hillary called today, i started to think more about the cedar flute. i said, i wonder if this particular air can fit? well, here we go. (instrumental music). >> thank you very much. i guess what i want to say about an arrangement like that is that it's not meant to use the cedar flute as a bit of exotica, but what the panelists have been s

we are proud that the growth of the orchestra, and how it is expanded and it is being accepted. my ambition when i came on as music director here -- it was evident we needed absolutely excellent work. also evident to me that i thought everyone should know that. this was my purpose. and after we opened, which was a spectacular opening concert

string orchestra work. 23 solo instrument, no violin section, now viola section; everybody is responsible for their part in this piece. the challenge is something that i felt not only that we could do , absolutely could do, but i wanted to show off. i can't tell you how aware i am of the audience. not only what i hear but their vibes, so strong. i have been doing this for a long time. i kind of make them feel what i want them to feel. there is nobody in that audience or anywhere that is not going to know that particular song by the fourth note. and that is our encore on tour. by the way. i am proud to play it, we are from san francisco. we are going to play that piece no matter where we are. >>> while i get myself settled, maybe a show of hands. how many already been to see the exhibition? a number of you. first of all let me say good afternoon and first and foremost i would like to thank my colleagues in the education department in the fine arts museum of san francisco for an allowing me to speak today. valuable artwork -- rene, director of public programs and last on this list but certa

classical music and orchestras. and wonderful things happen and these are our resources. i want to ask if they will continue and increase the cultural equity grants and the san francisco art commission is reviewing these things. and the benefit of doing this, it's a small amount of money. it ties in with the daniel webster concept of keeping the parents happy of the tech boom who will find this a culturally vivid and challenging and beautiful hill. where they can see international opera and classical music. because this stuff does happen here really high-quality arts. thank you. >> good evening, i am lance burton. i will read this, i am happy that you have chosen to share your budget plans. this is a community that needs more than just jobs, we are advancing the momentum towards careers. the industrial age has passed. the waterfront that sustained our community in the 40s and 50s is gone. construction is merely a hopeful opportunity. in this building we are preparing competent and reliable and productive citizens to run their own businesses and skills and launch their cre

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they have agreed on a 26-month contract subject to ratification of full orchestra. the strike begin 19 days after management wanted to freeze salaries in the first year of the new contract. >>> more than a quarter million people from around the world gathered at st. peter's square as pope francis celebrated the first easter mass of his papacy. the fundamental belief the foundation of the faith. this easter he broke with tradition and didn't read the list in 65 languages. he moved among the people in an open car waving and kissing babies. >> community wide events brought people together in san francisco this easter sunday. a tradition for 90 years, the sunrise service at the mount davidson cross drew about 300 worshipers and another celebration at glide memorial church. and it's feeding the needy and famous fried chicken dinner. >> it's giving and we're saving it humbly, but what we needed to do is turn around and do the same for others. >> glide memorial operates a soup kitchen and serves thousands every easter sunday. >> what would the holiday be without easter egg

francisco symphony spokesman that members of the symphony have reached a tentative agreement with orchestra man anment and they did so today. if the proposal is ratified by union "meet the presses" anded symphony board, concerts could resume tuesday. as you may remember, those musicians went on strike march 13th. tonight, no details of the proposed agreement have yet to be released. >> >> it has been wet outside. let check in with mark and see if the weather will stick around. >> fast-moving rainshowers, basically, the weather story for today. looking out towards san francisco bay, not much in the way of rainshowers, but, i am tracking some development out here to our south and west. right now, live "stormtracker" 2. it happens to be the loop over the past two hours, you will notice the flow moving from the south to the north and the big batch of moisture out there in the pacific, we'll get to that in a little bit. the bulk of the rainshowers to the north of santa rosa and north and east of fairfield. this was a thunderstorm an hour and a half ago we'll go ahead and find the one cell you ca

administration and musicians have agreed on a 26-month contract, subject to ratification by the full orchestra and approval by the board of governors. the strike began 19 days ago after management wants to freeze salaries in the first year of a new contract. >>> chp officers across california will be on the lockout tomorrow for people texting or using hand-held cell phones while driving of it's part of a month-long, nationwide crackdown, supported by federal highway safety cools of it's estimated 28% of all crashes annually -- 1.6 million -- involve drivers using cell phones or texing. >>> still to come at 6:00, celebrating easter in the bay area, and across the world. tonight, the pope's new holiday tradition. >>> a popular easter tradition takes a dangerous turn. what happened at today's big wheel race in san francisco. >>> a big blow for apple. the legal battle the iconic company just lost. >>> and there is more rain moving in. you're looking at live doppler 7hd, >> ama: one person was hurt during a mishap in the big wheel races. they were taken away in an ambulance. the race attracts hundr