Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto & Pathétique
Tchaikovsky’s monumental Piano Concerto No. 1 is music you’ll know from the very first note, and it promises to bring down the house when performed by the remarkable Sergei Babayan (“Babayan is a genius. Period.” –Le Devoir). The music of Swedish composer Andrea Tarrodi invites us into the colourful world of birds of paradise. Tchaikovsky confessed that he had put “his whole soul” into his final symphony, and for the listener, it’s an enthralling experience that awakens us to a universe of emotion. Dalia Stasevska leads this poignant masterpiece, known for its haunting ending that fades to black.
Gustavo Gimeno’s appearances are generously supported by Susan Brenninkmeyer in memory of Hans Brenninkmeyer
The November 26 performance is generously supported by Blake and Belinda Golding
Program
Andrea Tarrodi
Birds of Paradise II
Tchaikovsky
Piano Concerto No. 1
INTERMISSION
Tchaikovsky
Symphony No. 6 “Pathétique”
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