Lang Lang Plays Liszt
October 22, 2011
Charles Dutoit Conductor
Lang Lang Piano
Fauré Pavane
Liszt Piano Concerto No. 1
Shostakovich Symphony No. 10
A true mega-star of the musical world, Lang Lang performs celebrates the 200th birthday of Franz Liszt, performing his fiery Piano Concerto No 1. |
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Yannick and the German Requiem
November 5, 2011
Yannick Nézet-Séguin Conductor
Dorothea Röschmann Soprano
Matthias Goerne Baritone
The Westminster Symphonic Choir
Joe Miller Director
Mozart Symphony No. 40
Brahms A German Requiem
Brahms called this his "Human Requiem." He affirms a universal message of hope with some of his most glorious music as Yannick continues his exploration of the great requiems. |
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Beethoven by Blomstedt
January 21, 2012
Herbert Blomstedt Conductor
Leif Ove Andsnes Piano
Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 3
Beethoven Symphony No. 3
("Eroica")
Blomstedt is a leading interpreter of the works of Beethoven, presenting the triumphal "Eroica" Symphony and the noble Third Piano Concerto. These mark his first appearances with the Orchestra since 2006. |
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Arabian Nights
February 4, 2012
Nicola Luisotti Conductor
Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg Violin
Bach/arr. Stokowski Chaconne,
from Partita No. 2 for solo violin
Shostakovich Violin Concerto No. 1
Rimsky-Korsakov Sheherazade
The luminous orchestration of Sheherazade spins an ages-old Arabian tale. And an audience favorite since her Philadelphia Orchestra debut at age 10, Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg performs the daring Shostakovich Violin Concerto No. 1, in Luisotti's Philadelphia Orchestra debut. |
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Memories of Prague
THURSDAY, March 22, 2012
James Conlon Conductor
Mozart Overtures to Don Giovanni,
Idomeneo, and The Marriage of Figaro
Mozart Symphony No. 38 ("Prague")
Dvořák Symphony No. 7
Mozart was inspired by the beauty and culture of Prague nearly 100 years before Dvořák composed his profound and melodious Symphony No. 7. James Conlon joins the Orchestra, continuing a close friendship for the past 35 years. |
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Bronfman and Petrushka
April 14, 2012
Gilbert Varga Conductor
Yefim Bronfman Piano
Mendelssohn Hebrides Overture
Bartók Piano Concerto No. 2
Stravinsky Petrushka
Stravinsky's virtuosic score colorfully illustrates the charming tale of a puppet that comes to life and falls in love. Bronfman takes on the towering Bartók Second Piano Concerto, a demanding work for soloist and orchestra alike. |
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