He thoughtfully considered each piece before putting together a final arrangement. Zent wanted to create a program that people could easily relate to but that would keep them on the edge of their seats. He succeeded in this endeavor by finding just the right combination of songs-songs that had coordinating textures, but that contrasted slightly in style. His interpretation of these songs is what made them come alive. Each piece was not merely a series of notes and rhythms and dynamics, but they took on an identity each of its own.
Classical music has so much more depth to it than popular music.
There's much more to classical music than meets the eye. One can study a piece of music for years and never realize its intricate details. I like that complexity. These words by the performer himself accurately sum up Tuesday evening's concert. We may all have walked away with a different meaning, a different outlook, but the universal message was the same.