“The best thing I ever composed or shall compose,” declared Tchaikovsky of his final symphony. Its nickname translates most accurately as “passionate,” and passion is what you’ll feel throughout this gorgeously melodic, emotional piece. Classical Series Concert
Carlos Kalmar, conductor
• Natasha Paremski, piano
Piston: Symphony No. 7
• Prokofiev: Piano Concerto No. 2
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 6, “Pathetique”
Note: This concert is being recorded for future broadcast. We ask our audience to be as quiet as possible during the performance
This concert will also be performed in Salem, Friday, February 9. More Information
Music Director Carlos Kalmar introduces the program for Tchaikovsky's Pathetique (credit: Artslandia)
Valery Gergiev conducts the Mariinsky Orchestra in Tchaikovsky's Pathetique
Classical B (Saturday evening)
Classical A+B (Saturday evening)
Verdi’s choral masterpiece combines the dramatic thrust of opera with powerful symphonic music.
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