Conductor

Close out Women’s History Month and join us as conductor Anna Rakitina and violinist Sirena Huang make their debut on our stage. Huang, an international competition gold medalist, performs Dvořák’s Violin Concerto, inspired by traditional Czech dances and sure to be felt in every limb. Sibelius’ First Symphony is consuming, closing with the passionate Quasi una fantasia (“Like a Fantasy”). Also featuring Smetana’s Šárka—based on the Czech legend of an uprising of women called “The Maiden’s War”—this performance is a testament to all that women can do.

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Dvořák Violin Concerto

Salt Palace Convention Center

Conductor Anna Rakitina makes her debut with the Symphony for one of the greatest of all late Romantic symphonies, Rachmaninoff’s Second. The second movement’s stunningly gorgeous string melodies are hallmark Rachmaninoff, and the final movement radiates triumphant resolution. Rakitina and the Symphony set the stage one of Rachmaninoff’s most tender and longing miniatures, his famous Vocalise, and Anna Clyne’s Restless Oceans, a piece that embraces unity and the power of women.

Rachmaninoff's Second Symphony

Jacoby Symphony Hall

Edward Elgar welcomes you into his inner circle with the enchanting musical portraits of the Enigma Variations, led here by Anna Rakitina. Pianist Denis Kozhukhin takes on Sergei Rachmaninoff’s ever-popular Piano Concerto No. 2, a work imbued with dazzling athletics and glittering lyricism.

Elgar & Rachmaninoff

Davies Symphony Hall

Stanford University

Experience the music that defined the American sound. Delight in the effervescence of Sanchez-Werner for Gershwin’s iconic Rhapsody in Blue and get lost in one of the most popular symphonies of all time – a tribute to the American spirit.

Anna Rakitina

Conductor

Events

29 - 30 Mar, 2024

Dvořák Violin Concerto · Utah Symphony

16 - 17 Feb, 2024

Rachmaninoff's Second Symphony · Jacksonville Symphony

13 - 14 Jul, 2023

Elgar & Rachmaninoff · San Francisco Symphony

Nov 13, 2021

Rhapsody in Blue · Pasadena Symphony and Pops

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