A magical and mysterious showpiece, Stravinksy’s Firebird contains some of his best-loved music, from the primeval Infernal Dance to its spectacular, breath-taking finale. Percussionist Colin Currie returns to premiere a concerto written expressly for him by composer Andy Akiho, lauded by The New York Times as “mold-breaking,” “dramatic,” and “vital.” Classical Series Concert
David Danzmayr, conductor
• Colin Currie, percussion
Ives: Three Places in New England
• Andy Akiho: Percussion Concerto (World premiere commission)
Stravinsky: The Firebird Suite (1945 version)
Tickets start at $24
Single tickets will be available in August 2019.
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