The Kruger Brothers and The Bangor Symphony Orchestra World Premiere of Music for the Spring: A Romantic Serenade for Banjo, Guitar, Bass & Orchestra, Maestro Xiao-Lu Li, Conductor, June 2, 2007, Maine Center for the Arts.
Photo by Gian Viati
"Jens didn't want to write a piece that would be full of notes to impress people with virtuosity. He was writing a piece the orchestra would fall in love with, and that would open the hearts of the audience."
"...the Kruger Brothers played along live for Xiao-Lu Li. After watching and listening, Xiao-Lu turned and thanked me, saying that the music was incredible, that these brothers were amazing musicians, and that this music should be played by orchestras everywhere."
"...when the Kruger Brothers entered the stage...the audience leapt to its feet with a resounding standing ovation. Maestro Li gave the downbeat to "Music from the Spring" and it was the best concert ever experienced by the orchestra and the audience..."
From Building New Symphony Audiences in the 21st Century. Music from the Spring: Six Years in the Making by Susan Jonason, Executive Director, Bangor Symphony Orchestra
