In a program celebrating the legacy of great pianist-composers, Rachmaninoff’s Second Symphony unfurls a tapestry of heartfelt melodies and lush romanticism that will make spirits soar. And Conrad Tao showcases his “openhearted vision” (New York Times) as composer of the opening Over and soloist in Haydn’s final piano concerto.
*In Salem on Friday, January 12, 2024, 7:30 pm
Conrad Tao: Over
Haydn: Piano Concerto in D Major
Rachmaninoff: Symphony No. 2
David Danzmayr, Conductor
Conrad Tao, Piano
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A rollercoaster of pianistic flourishes, Rachmaninoff’s ravishing rhapsody is given a tour-de-force performance by soloist Simon Trpčeski. Dvořák’s distinctly Bohemian style shines in his brooding, mysterious Seventh Symphony, in which the composer gives voice to personal grief and the struggles of his nation.
The riveting cellist Joshua Roman plumbs the emotional depths of Elgar’s powerful Cello Concerto, a work of searing intensity and profound beauty. And Mason Bates’ Anthology of Fantastic Zoology brings a bevy of mythological creatures to life in a virtuosic showpiece.
