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"In all my experiences of performing the Christopher Rouse Flute Concerto, (which was written for me, premiered by me with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra in 1994, and the recorded by me with Christoph Eschenbach and the Houston Symphony, winning the Diapason D'Or Award in 1996), the performance with the Pioneer Valley Symphony stands alone as completely memorable and unique.
Having had these prior, stellar experiences with major symphony orchestras with the Rouse, one might think that such a treacherously difficult score would be hazardous to undertake with a regional, community orchestra. This was not the case by any means with the PVS, as their devoted maestro, Paul Phillips, led this wonderfully spirited and enthusiastic group to heroic levels of music making, as they executed all the parts with tremendous commitment, verve and passion. From the start of the only rehearsal I had with them, through the second reading in a one hour period, to the ravishingly beautiful finished product, I witnessed a transformation that was the "stuff" of momentous and everlasting memories in my performing career. The audience lept to their feet upon conclusion, and as I greeted my public at the intermission, I was surrounded by people who didn't quite know how to process what "had just hit them". True the Rouse Concerto, each time I play it, is mezmerizing in its expressive and virtuosic impact on both player and listener, but the witnessing of a loyal public of their very "own" orchestra pulling off such a task and with such heartfelt and studied execution, was what made it so special for these concert goers in Greenfield, Massachusetts. I would only hope that all my experiences with such orchestras will flourish. I am the daughter of Joseph Wincenc, who was the founder and music director of three community orchestras in the Buffalo, NY, area, since 1944, and I know the extreme importance of organizations such as the PVS and the service they bring to their community. I congratulate the PVS for such risk-taking and adventurous programming, and support them in every way."
Carol Wincenc, Concertizing Flautist
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