A programme with both established and brand-new music from the other side of the Atlantic with Romanian conductor Cristian Măcelaru and the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra. Samuel Barber’s First Essay for Orchestra is followed by the Swedish premiere of Wynton Marsalis’ trumpet concerto with renowned trumpetist Alison Balsom. Finally, Aaron Copland’s majestic last symphony.

American Sounds

SR Berwaldhallen

Former Dudamel Fellow Tianyi Lu leads a blazing program that includes Mussorgsky’s unforgettable Pictures at an Exhibition—in Ravel’s dazzling orchestration—a world premiere fanfare by Ricardo Molla dedicated to the LA Phil’s brass and percussion sections, and a new Trumpet Concerto by acclaimed composer Thea Musgrave, played by one of the world’s leading trumpeters, Alison Balsom.

Alison Balsom

Events

16 - 17 Feb, 2024

American Sounds · Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra

Jul 20, 2021

Tianyi Lu Conducts "Pictures at an Exhibition" · Los Angeles Philharmonic

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