Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture

PPlatinum Series

Saturday, May 9, 2009 at 8 pm

Sunday, May 10, 2009 at 4 pm

Neal Blaisdell Center

Andreas Delfs, conductor
Giora Schmidt, violin

GLINKA Overture to Russlan and Ludmilla
TCHAIKOVSKY Violin Concerto
PROKOFIEV Romeo and Juliet selections from Suites 1 and 2
TCHAIKOVSKY 1812 Overture

Prokofiev’s mesmerizing Romeo and Juliet blends sumptuous, tender melodies and moving passages to create a masterpiece of orchestral radiance.
“Yes, you know the ‘1812’ overture. But have you ever heard it live, and indoors? It is such a great piece that it deserves our royal treatment. And if there is one piece that will always lift you out of your seats, it is Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto.” - ANDREAS DELFS

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