RUSSIA RESOUNDS!
GARRICK OHLSSON PLAYS TCHIAKOVSKY
JOHN DEMAIN CONDUCTS
PROKOFIEV
Classical Symphony
TCHAIKOVSKY
Piano Concerto No. 2
STRAVINSKY
Firebird Suite (1945)
Fri Sept 21 at 7:30 PM
Sat Sept 22 at 8 PM
Sun Sept 23 at 2:30 PM
RUSSIA RESOUNDS!
Our season begins with a perfect jewel. Amidst the chaos and revolution of the first World War, Prokofiev writes a sparkling tribute to the elegance of Haydn and the classical era—all light, infectious melody and dancing energy.
Having already written the ultimate Romantic piano concerto, Tchaikovsky dares to write another of even greater virtuosity, now rarely heard, waiting for a champion like the great Garrick Ohlsson, one of Madison's favorites. A discovery not to be missed!
Finally, before Igor Stravinsky revolutionizes the world of music with The Rite of Spring, he sums up all the romantic color, magic and opulence of Russia's mythical past in his first great ballet, The Firebird. The glory of its finale will shake Overture Hall to its foundations.
OHLSSON ON THE TCHAIKOVSKY CONCERTO
"I consider Tchaikovsky's second piano concerto to be a piece that requires extreme athletic virtuosity, and I enjoy the ballet-like quality of it in addition to the enchanting trio in the second movement. On the whole, it has many wonderful tnes that are lush and variet, ranging from romantic to hyper energetic, all contributing to the vitality of the piece."
THE NEW YORK TIMES ON OHLSSON
"Mr. Ohlsson again demonstrated his ability to segue between a light, fleet-fingered touch and...powerful torrents of sound."
Prelude Discussion by
John DeMain, Music Director
Program Notes coming in June
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