Listen "CSO Program Notes: Alsop & Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 2"
Episode Synopsis
A program of rich, Romantic intensity features Rachmaninov’s ravishing Second Piano Concerto, performed by the brilliant Czech pianist Lukáš Vondráček. Elgar’s Enigma Variations are miniature portraits of friends, family members and the composer himself, alternately noble, yearning and blustery in character. Barber’s First Symphony is a mid-century gem, alive with soaring lyricism, bold colors and majestic climaxes.
Ticket holders are invited to a free preconcert conversation featuring Steven Rings in Orchestra Hall 75 minutes before the performance. The conversation will last approximately 30 minutes. No additional tickets required.
Learn more: cso.org/performances/21-22/cso-classical/alsop-rachmaninov-piano-concerto-no-2
Ticket holders are invited to a free preconcert conversation featuring Steven Rings in Orchestra Hall 75 minutes before the performance. The conversation will last approximately 30 minutes. No additional tickets required.
Learn more: cso.org/performances/21-22/cso-classical/alsop-rachmaninov-piano-concerto-no-2
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