Clef Notes

Clef Notes are short, easy to follow, “real time” written notes to some of the music performed by the TSO, including succinct notations about the composer’s intentions and the orchestra’s interpretation of the music. Clef Notes was created to give the listener immediate information about the piece of music being played as the performance occurs.

Descriptive terms are used to assist the listener by identifying musical gestures and pointing out extra-musical ideas the composer is trying to express in the music. Musical terminology is translated and briefly explained. To allow each audience member the opportunity to enjoy the performance in his or her own way, the numbers corresponding to those in this program are discreetly projected above the orchestra. Clef Notes is a registered trademark of Interactive Performance Media, Inc.

During the 2011-12 concert season, the TSO will offer notes and/or translations for the following pieces:

• Beethoven's - Symphony No. 9, the "Choral"
• Bruch - Scottish Fantasy
• Stravinsky - Petrushka