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NOV 16
COPLAND SYMPHONY NO. 3
Marin Alsop explores the dean of American composers,
Aaron Copland. There is nothing more quintessentially
American-sounding than the Fanfare for the Common Man,
which Copland originally wrote in 1942 and then featured
prominently in the finale of his Third Symphony (1946).
This grand victory symphony, summing up the American
experience of World War II, was written for the largest
orchestra Copland ever used.
MARIN ALSOP, CONDUCTOR
COPLAND Symphony No. 3
JAN 11
TURANGALÎLA-SYMPHONIE
Experience one of the most innovative works of the 20th
century. The title comes from two Sanskrit words: "turanga"
means movement and rhythm, and "Lîla" refers to a cosmic
game. Renowned pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet joins Marin
Alsop in a discussion and performance of Messiaen’s great
masterwork for over 100 musicians, featuring the eerie
keyboard ondes Martenot with its otherworldly sci-fi
sounds. Don’t miss this mind-blowing work!
MARIN ALSOP, CONDUCTOR
JEAN-YVES THIBAUDET, PIANO
NATHALIE FORGET, ONDES MARTENOT
MESSIAEN Turangalîla-symphonie
André Watts
FEB 22
ELGAR CELLO CONCERTO
Written at the end of World War I, Elgar’s beautiful Cello Concerto was his
last completed work and reflects his sadness over the loss of friends and
countrymen. In its beautiful melodies and wistful, deeply English spirit,
it sums up everything that makes Elgar such a mesmerizing and at times
heartbreaking composer. Featuring Armenian cellist Narek Hakhnazaryan,
winner of the Gold Medal at the 2011 Tchaikovsky International Competition
in Moscow.
NICHOLAS HERSH, CONDUCTOR
NAREK HAKHNAZARYAN, CELLO
ELGAR Cello Concerto
Narek Hakhnazaryan
MAY 31
ANDRÉ WATTS PERFORMS
BEETHOVEN'S EMPEROR
André Watts joins Marin Alsop and the BSO for a performance and
discussion of Beethoven’s last piano concerto, the mighty “Emperor.”
Though the composer didn’t give it that name, it’s worthy of the
title because of its majestic tone and heroic gestures. Its slow movement is
also one of the most sublimely beautiful things Beethoven ever wrote.
MARIN ALSOP, CONDUCTOR
ANDRÉ WATTS, PIANO
BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 5, “Emperor”
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