Jens Nygaard was a legendary conductor and musician. He heard music in a way that no one else does. He expressed it in a way that no one else could. Collaborations with Jens were like no other in my musical life. Jens' individual stamp was on all his performances. His unique bowings, extreme rhythmic vitality, brilliantly pared down orchestrations when finances dictated that necessity, and maverick programing were all part of the most unique musical package I have ever encountered.
The Jupiter Symphony had some great concertmasters through the years, including David Kim, Janet Sung, and Frank Almond, who in this concert has some beautiful short duos with piano.
Photos by Beryl Tobin and the drawing of Jens by Lizzi Volpert.