Classical Series
A Hero ’ s Journey : Schumann & Strauss
THU , MAR 26 , 7:30 PM MEYERHOFF SAT , MAR 28 , 8 PM STRATHMORE Eun Sun Kim , conductor Javier Perianes , piano
PARADIS Overture to Der Schulkandidat
“ Overture to The School Candidate ” SCHUMANN Piano Concerto STRAUSS Ein Heldenleben “ A Hero ’ s Life ”
Eun Sun Kim
Offering music that evokes strength , resilience , and triumph , this concert leaves a lasting impression . Two stars of the classical music world make their debut — Eun Sun Kim , San Francisco Opera Music Director , conducts Strauss ’ s Ein Heldenleben (“ A Hero ’ s Life ”), and Spanish pianist Javier Perianes brings rich tone and expressiveness to Schumann ’ s impassioned Piano Concerto .
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Seong-Jin Cho in Recital
MON , APR 6 , 7:30 PM MEYERHOFF Seong-Jin Cho , piano
BACH Partita No . 1 in B-flat Major SCHOENBERG Suite for Piano
SCHUMANN Faschingsschwank aus Wien “ Carnival Scenes from Vienna ”
CHOPIN 14 Waltzes
Seong-Jin Cho
Don ’ t miss this rare chance to experience the extraordinary artistry of Seong-Jin Cho , one of the most celebrated pianists of his generation . Acclaimed for his poetic touch , virtuosic brilliance , and profound musical insight , the 30-year-old has graced the world ’ s most prestigious halls since winning First Prize at the 2015 Chopin International Competition .
Please note that this performance does not include the BSO .
Classical Series
Appalachian Spring & Beethoven 6 with Alsop ( EARTH | Songs )
THU , APR 16 , 8 PM STRATHMORE SAT , APR 18 , 8 PM MEYERHOFF SUN , APR 19 , 3 PM MEYERHOFF Marin Alsop , conductor
COPLAND Suite from Appalachian Spring BRETT DEAN Fire Music ( East Coast premiere ) BEETHOVEN Symphony No . 6 , “ Pastoral ”
From tranquil fields and springs to turbulent storms and a raging bushfire , this program ’ s full impact can only be felt live . Copland ’ s Appalachian Spring radiates airy optimism , Beethoven ’ s “ Pastoral ” Symphony captures nature ’ s beauty and power , and Brett Dean ’ s Fire Music envelops the hall , depicting destruction and rebirth in surround sound .
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