Composer

12th Khachaturian International Festival | Armenian State Symphony Orchestra

Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall

A concert by the Bard Conservatory Orchestra with maestro Leon Botstein and soloists from Bard Vocal Arts Program.

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Bard Conservatory Orchestra

Fisher Center at Bard

Pre-College String Orchestra

The Juilliard School

Galicia Symphony Orchestra - Giancarlo Guerrero - Concert in Ferrol

Ferrol Auditorium

Manhattan School of Music’s public programs are made possible in part by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

MSM Faculty Recital: An Evening of Chamber Music

Manhattan School of Music

Ever since the 1970s, the artistry of pianist Kathryn Stott has won the hearts of audiences and colleagues alike. Now she’s decided to retire, and for this, her very last public concert, she comes home to the place where it all began: Liverpool. “I have enjoyed the most wonderful and fulfilling career,” she says. Tonight, Kathy plays the pieces she loves best of all, as she bids farewell to the concert stage and looks forward to a new chapter in a remarkable career.

Musical Postcards: Kathryn Stott’s Final Recital

Yoko Ono Lennon Centre

Program II

Grace Presbyterian Church

Conducted by Music Director Rafael Payare and featuring pianist Inon Barnatan, this program highlights the humorous side of classical music in works by Richard Strauss and Dmitri Shostakovich. Strauss wrote his tone poem Don Juan when he was just 24 years old. The work, inspired by the same figure of legend as Mozart’s Don Giovanni, was the young composer’s first international success, while Till Eulenspiegels lustige Streich depicts the misadventures of the German folk hero Till Eulenspiegel. Shostakovich’s Piano Concerto No. 2, written for his son Maxim’s 19th birthday (and for Maxim to play at his conservatory graduation exam), is an uncharacteristically cheerful piece. Shostakovich’s wrote his Piano Concerto No. 1 during the height of his early career for himself to play; it is sardonic and tongue-in-cheek, quoting and parodying several well-known pieces.

Two Concertos: Barnatan Plays Shostakovich

Jacobs Music Center

Centered around the allure of the sea, this program is as captivating as a siren’s song. Prepare to be swept away by the evocative tone poem The Tempest, Tchaikovsky’s symphonic narration of Shakespeare’s play and the ocean’s tumultuous beauty. Then allow the melodies of Shostakovich’s mesmerizing Second Piano Concerto, celebrated particularly for its breathtaking second movement, to wash over you.

Tchaikovsky's The Tempest

Salt Palace Convention Center

Severance Music Center is Cleveland’s home for symphonic music and other presentations, including Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel Concert Hall and Reinberger Chamber Hall. We are strongly committed to making everyone feel welcome. The doors to Severance open three hours prior to most performances.

Ax Plays Mozart

Severance Music Center

Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 10 ​is performed alongside​ William Kentridge’s Oh To Believe in Another World, a stop-motion film that explores the composer’s complex relationship with the Soviet regime. Another side of Shostakovich is on display in his Festive Overture. Concertmaster Frank Huang is the soloist in Prokofiev’s Second Violin Concerto. Keri-Lynn Wilson conducts this season highlight.

Shostakovich & Oh To Believe in Another World

David Geffen Hall

MSM Symphony Orchestra conducted by Leonard Slatkin

Join us at De Montfort Hall on Monday, 2nd December 2024, at 7pm for an unforgettable evening as Jess Gillam, celebrated as "Everyone’s favourite saxophonist" by The Times, takes the stage to perform Glazunov's Saxophone Concerto. This concert promises to be a showcase of extraordinary talent, featuring the Philharmonia's Principal Conductor, Santtu-Matias Rouvali, and the remarkable British saxophonist Jess Gillam.

By the tender age of 23, Jess Gillam has already achieved remarkable milestones, including topping the UK Classical Charts, winning a BRIT Award, and making a sensational debut at the BBC Proms. Now, she's set to demonstrate the captivating capabilities of the saxophone in Glazunov’s 1934 concerto, a piece that, much like Gillam herself, has played a pivotal role in elevating the saxophone's status in the classical music realm.

The evening will commence with Santtu-Matias Rouvali conducting Shostakovich's Suite from Moscow, Cheryomushki, a composition by Glazunov’s student that is filled with humor, waltzes, and fiery dances. The concert will conclude with Tchaikovsky’s emotionally charged Symphony No. 6, 'Pathétique', a piece that showcases the composer's mastery and remains a beloved staple in the classical music canon.

Ticket prices range from £21 to £46, with various discounts available, including multi-buy discounts, £11 tickets for those aged 25 or under and students, £28.50 for top price tickets for students, and half-price tickets for recipients of Universal or Pension Credit. Group booking discounts are also available.

The concert's duration is approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes, including a 20-minute interval. Attendees will have access to free printed programmes at the venue, and digital programme notes will be available a week before the concert.

For those interested in gaining deeper insights into the music, a free Insights Talk will be held at 6pm in the Garden Suite, no ticket required.

Don't miss this opportunity to witness Jess Gillam and the Philharmonia under the baton of Santtu-Matias Rouvali in a performance that promises to be both thrilling and deeply moving. Book your tickets now and experience the magic of classical music at De Montfort Hall, Leicester.

Leicester: Jess Gillam plays Glazunov

De Montfort Hall

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of music at the Royal Festival Hall on Sunday, 1st December 2024, at 3pm, featuring the ebullient saxophonist Jess Gillam and the Philharmonia under the baton of Principal Conductor Santtu-Matias Rouvali. This irresistible Sunday matinee promises a blend of classical masterpieces and captivating performances.

**Event Highlights:**

- **Date & Time:** Sunday, 1st December 2024, 3pm
- **Venue:** Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX
- **Artists:** Santtu-Matias Rouvali (Conductor), Jess Gillam (Saxophone)
- **Programme:**
  - Shostakovich arr. Cornall: Suite from Moscow, Cheryomushki
  - Glazunov: Saxophone Concerto
  - Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet excerpts

Jess Gillam, celebrated for her infectious enthusiasm for music and remarkable achievements including an MBE for services to music, a Classical BRIT award, and her own show on BBC Radio 3, will light up the stage with her performance of Glazunov’s Saxophone Concerto. The programme also features Shostakovich’s satirical operetta Moscow Cheryomushki and selected highlights from Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet, chosen by Santtu himself.

**Additional Information:**

- **Prices & Discounts:** Tickets range from £15 to £75, with multibuy offers and discounts for under-18s and concessions.
- **Running Time:** 1 hr 50 mins, including an interval
- **Recommended Age:** From 7
- **Programme Notes:** Free printed programmes available at the venue. Digital programme notes will be available a week before the event.
- **Box Office:** Philharmonia Box Office: 0800 652 6717 (Monday to Friday 10am – 5pm)

**Before the Event:**

- **Insights Talk with Jess Gillam**
- **Date & Time:** Sunday, 1st December 2024, 1.30pm, Clore Ballroom
- **Admission:** Free, no ticket required

Meet saxophonist Jess Gillam and delve deeper into the afternoon’s performance at this pre-concert talk. 

Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the magic of live classical music in the heart of London. Priority booking for Friends is now open, with general booking commencing at 10am on Tuesday, 23rd April. Join the Friends to book your tickets now and secure your seat for this captivating concert.

Santtu and Jess Gillam

Royal Festival Hall

Ebullient saxophonist Jess Gillam joins the Philharmonia Orchestra and their Principal Conductor for an irresistible Sunday matinee.

Santtu & Jess Gillam

Southbank Centre

Join us at the Bedford Corn Exchange for an unforgettable evening of classical music with the Philharmonia Orchestra, featuring the extraordinary talents of Santtu-Matias Rouvali as conductor and Jess Gillam on saxophone. This special concert, taking place on Saturday, 30th November 2024 at 7:30 pm, promises a lineup of irresistible tunes and captivating performances.

The evening will commence with Shostakovich's suite from his satirical operetta, "Moscow, Cheryomushki," arranged by Cornall, showcasing humor, lilting waltzes, and fiery dances. Following this, Jess Gillam will take the stage to perform Glazunov's Saxophone Concerto, a piece that has significantly contributed to the saxophone's prominence in classical music. Known for her dynamic performances, Gillam's rendition of this 1934 concerto is eagerly anticipated.

After an interval, the concert will conclude with Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 6, "Pathétique." This passionate symphony, a masterpiece by the composer, remains one of the most beloved works in the classical music repertoire.

Tickets are priced between £15 and £40, with priority booking available for Friends of the Philharmonia. General booking opens at 10 am on Tuesday, 23rd April. This event is suitable for audiences from the age of 7, and the total running time is approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes, including a 20-minute interval.

Before the concert, attendees are invited to a free Insights Talk with Jess Gillam at 6:30 pm in the Harpur Suite, offering a deeper understanding of the evening's program.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the magic of live classical music at the Bedford Corn Exchange, located at 13 St Paul’s Square, Bedford, MK40 1SL. For more information and to book your tickets, please contact the Philharmonia Box Office at 0800 652 6717, Monday to Friday, 10 am – 5 pm.

Bedford: Santtu and Jess Gillam

Bedford Corn Exchange

Every year at the beginning of Advent, »Bread for the World« opens the nationwide fundraising campaign with a festive church service, which will take place in Bamberg this year. We get into the mood for this special occasion with a festive evening to support the fundraising campaign. The motto of the campaign, »Sowing change«, is the leitmotif of the evening, during which Petr Popelka will perform excerpts from Tchaikovsky’s »Nutcracker« and selected Advent songs with our orchestra and Bamberg choir singers.

"Sowing change" BENEFICIAL EVENING for Bread for the World with Dr Eckart von Hirschhausen

Bamberg Concert Hall

Three composers cry out in the void. The London Philharmonic Orchestra continues its exploration of memory, in works by Schoenberg, Shostakovich and Weinberg.

A Dark Century

Three composers cry out in the void. Confronted by unimaginable horror, Schoenberg rediscovered his Jewish roots, and created a musical drama of savage, defiant courage, in tribute to the Holocaust victims. In Soviet Russia, the authorities expected Shostakovich to write a propaganda symphony: but what they got was a searing denunciation of man’s inhumanity to man – more potent, and more urgent than ever in 2024. As part of our exploration of memory, Andrey Boreyko conducts three testaments from a dark century – with the incomparable Gidon Kremer as soloist in the Violin Concerto by Mieczysław Weinberg: composer, survivor and Shostakovich’s most devoted friend.

The Los Angeles Youth Orchestra kicks off our 25th Anniversary Season with our Fall 2024 Concert on Monday, November 25 at 7:30pm at Ambassador Auditorium in Pasadena. The Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Russell Steinberg, will perform Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5 in D Minor . The Ruth Borun Concert Orchestra, conducted by Jorge Padrón, will perform two pieces by Russell Steinberg, the “Ruby Overture” and “405:8AM”, as well as Bach’s “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring”, the Overture to Mozart’s The Magic Flute, “Danse Infernale” from Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite, and selections from “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” by John Williams.

Los Angeles Youth Orchestra Fall 2024 Concert

Ambassador Auditorium

Please reach out to the Celebrity Series of Boston Box Office with any questions regarding ticketing or programming details at boxoffice@celebrityseries.org.

Celebrity Series of Boston Presents: Alisa Weilerstein, cello & Inon Barnatan, piano

New England Conservatory

New Every Morning by the Royal Orchestral Society patron and former Master of the King’s Music, Dame Judith Weir opens the concert, followed by Shostakovich’s Cello Concerto no.1, written for Rostropovich and one of his most popular and approachable compositions. Brahms’ towering masterpiece – Symphony No 4 in E minor – completes the evening.

Royal Orchestral Society - Breaching Barriers

Royal Academy of Music

Some of the world's greatest chamber music has been composed for the ensemble called "Piano Trio." We are thrilled to welcome back our A-Team Piano Trio: violinist Marcin Arendt, cellist Alexander Hersh, and pianist Victor Asunción. Their concert features two masterpieces of the genre: Maurice Ravel's shimmering Piano Trio in A minor and the powerful Piano Trio in E minor by Dmitri Shostakovich. Do come, but be prepared to fasten your seatbelts!

The Return of the A-Team

Cellist Alisa Weilerstein and pianist Inon Barnatan reunite for their fourth appearance together on the Series since their joint debut in 2008. After nearly two decades of shared stages, collaborative recordings, and various other artistic projects, their profound artistic connection and heartfelt camaraderie radiate with every performance. 

Alisa Weilerstein, cello & Inon Barnatan, piano

New England Conservatory of Music

Written as Stalin's Great Terror campaign made music a matter of life and death for Soviet composers, Shostakovich's Fifth Symphony is a searing search for hope in a time of darkness and oppression. Fear and vulnerability also hover over Prokofiev's Second Violin Concerto, its hushed laments and demonic dissonances mirroring the composer's anguish upon his imminent return to the Soviet Union.

Shostakovich 5: Heroism and Hope

Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall

### Event Description: MasterWorks III: The 100th Anniversary of Rhapsody in Blue

**Date and Time:**  
Saturday, November 23rd, 2024, at 7:30 PM

**Location:**  
Umstattd Hall, Zimmermann Symphony Center  
2331 17th St. NW, Canton, OH 44708

**Event Overview:**  
Join the Canton Symphony Orchestra for a spectacular celebration of the 100th anniversary of George Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue," one of America's most beloved musical masterpieces. This special concert will be conducted by CSO Music Director, Matthew Jenkins Jaroszewicz, and will feature the acclaimed pianist Baron Fenwick.

**Program Highlights:**
- **Overture to Treemonisha** by Scott Joplin
- **A Suite of Serenades** by Victor Herbert
- **Piano Concerto No. 1** by Dmitri Shostakovich, featuring principal trumpet player Justin Kohan
- **Music for the Theatre** by Aaron Copland
- **Rhapsody in Blue** by George Gershwin

**Pre-Concert Lecture:**  
A pre-concert lecture will be held at 6:30 PM in Foundation Hall, providing insights into the evening's program and composers.

**Artist Spotlight: Baron Fenwick**  
Awarded the silver medal in the 2019 Sendai International Music Competition, Baron Fenwick is a leading pianist of his generation. At 25 years old, he has performed with orchestras worldwide, including the Flint Symphony, the South Shore Symphony, and the Sendai Philharmonic. Fenwick has also performed at Carnegie Hall’s Weill Hall and holds degrees from Mannes College of Music.

**Ticket Information:**  
- General Admission: $12 / $27 / $37 / $52  
- Student Tickets (18 with ID): FREE  
- Children (17 and under): FREE  
- Veterans, First Responders, Healthcare Workers, & Educators: 20% off  
- SNAP & Medicaid Recipients: 20% off  

**Box Office:**  
Tickets are available starting August 15.  
Phone: 330-452-2094  
Email: boxoffice@cantonsymphony.org

**Special Thanks:**  
This concert is supported by presenting sponsor Larry & Nancy Hoover and co-sponsor Linda & Leo Casey.

Celebrate a century of "Rhapsody in Blue" with an evening of orchestral favorites inspired by the world of jazz. Don't miss this extraordinary event!

MasterWorks III: The 100th Anniversary of Rhapsody in Blue

Zimmermann Symphony Center

Tchaikovsky’s The Seasons

Eden Prairie Campus

Saint Paul's United Church of Christ

Experience an evening of musical brilliance as the Nashville Symphony, under the baton of conductor Giancarlo Guerrero, presents a captivating program featuring the works of Dvořák, Sibelius, and Shostakovich. The concert opens with Antonín Dvořák's exuberant Carnival Overture, a piece that celebrates the joy and festivity of life with its lively rhythms and vibrant orchestration. The spotlight then shifts to the virtuoso violinist Ray Chen, whose dynamic and expressive performance of Jean Sibelius' Violin Concerto promises to be a highlight of the evening. Known for his technical prowess and emotive playing, Chen brings a fresh and electrifying interpretation to this beloved concerto. The program culminates with Dmitri Shostakovich's Symphony No. 10, a powerful and introspective work that showcases the full range of the orchestra's capabilities. This symphony, with its brooding intensity and dramatic contrasts, offers a profound and moving conclusion to the concert. Prior to the performance, attendees can enrich their experience by participating in Classical Conversations, a discussion that delves into the evening's repertoire, providing deeper insights into the music and its historical context. This event promises a rich tapestry of orchestral colors and emotional depth, highlighting the exceptional talents of the Nashville Symphony and its distinguished guests.

Guerrero Conducts Dvorák, Sibelius And Shostakovich

Nashville Symphony Schermerhorn Symphony Center

Kochanovsky has invited internationally acclaimed greats to Row C: including the young Spaniard Pablo Ferrández, the new star in the cello sky. The program includes Ernest Bloch's Hebrew Rhapsody for cello and orchestra and Dmitri Shostakovich's "Leningrad".

Peace. Pablo Ferrández plays Ernest Bloch's "Schelomo"

HCC Hannover Congress Centrum

Join us for an unforgettable evening of music at Bing Concert Hall, as Stanford Live presents the acclaimed duo of Alisa Weilerstein and Inon Barnatan on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at 7:30 PM. This performance promises to be a highlight of the season, featuring two of today’s most exciting artists in a dream team collaboration.

Cellist Alisa Weilerstein, celebrated for her impassioned performance style, breathtaking technique, and commitment to new music, which earned her a MacArthur genius award at age 29, finds her musical match in Inon Barnatan. Barnatan, a poet of the keyboard, is renowned for his sincerity, expressiveness, and astonishing technical abilities. Together, they bring urgency, intensity, and edginess to their performances, making for a recital that is anything but safe.

The program for the evening includes:
- Johannes Brahms Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 1 in G major, Op. 78, Regensonate, transcribed for cello by Barnatan/Weilerstein
- Dmitri Shostakovich Sonata for Cello and Piano in D minor, Op. 40
- Intermission
- Johannes Brahms Sonata for Cello and Piano No. 1 in E minor, Op. 38
- Dmitri Shostakovich Sonata for Viola and Piano, Op. 147, transcribed for cello by Daniil Shafran

The lobby opens at 6:30 PM, allowing you to enjoy beverages, light bites, and snacks available for sale before the performance begins at 7:30 PM. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the magic when Weilerstein and Barnatan come together on stage, promising an evening of breathtaking music that will linger in your memory long after the final note.

Tickets start at $32, offering you the chance to witness this unparalleled musical partnership in the stunning acoustics of Bing Concert Hall. Secure your seats for an evening of exquisite music and artistic brilliance.

Alisa Weilerstein and Inon Barnatan

Stanford University

The Danish String Quartet, a GRAMMY-nominated ensemble, has established itself as one of the world's premier string quartets. Celebrated for their impeccable musicianship, sophisticated artistry, and exquisite clarity of ensemble, this tight-knit group has been performing together for 20 years. Their Schermerhorn Symphony Center premiere will showcase a diverse and compelling program. The evening will begin with Caroline Shaw’s "Entr’acte," followed by Joseph Haydn’s "Quartet op. 77/2: III, Andante," and Dmitri Shostakovich’s "Quartet no. 4." The performance will then transition to the quartet's acclaimed style of folk music, highlighting their versatility and unique ability to blend classical and folk traditions seamlessly. This concert is presented without the Nashville Symphony, allowing the Danish String Quartet's exceptional talents to shine through in an intimate and focused setting.

Danish String Quartet

All Brassed Up!

Burnt Store Presbyterian Church

Shostakovich + Dvořák

Church of the Little Flower

Sibelius’s First Symphony evokes scenes of snowy Finnish landscapes and the quiet strength of winter, while Shostakovich’s First Violin Concerto, with its haunting and expressive melodies, embodies the fiery resilience of the human spirit.

Fire & Ice: Shostakovich & Sibelius

David Pecaut Square

Conductor Marin Alsop leads the CSO in essential classics by Leonard Bernstein and Dmitri Shostakovich. The May Festival Chorus joins for Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms, sacred music that illuminates a path to eternal peace, and which notably includes music cut from the Prologue of West Side Story. Shostakovich’s Leningrad martials every artistic defense, and might of the whole Orchestra, against a merciless and tyrannical siege threatening to consume all. 

Bernstein & Shostakovich

The Geraldine V. Chavez Center for the Choral Arts

Cincinnati Music Hall

Tonight is all about stories of the human spirit. Buddhist writings inspired BBC Philharmonic Orchestra’s Composer in Association, Anna Clyne to write This Moment. This UK premiere is a meditation on the words of Zen Master and peace activist Thích Nhất Hạnh; ‘this moment is full of wonders.’

Dmitri Shostakovich’s late cello concerto looks back on a life lived through oppression. A reflective mood with a double shot of black humour, Shostakovich continually finds light amongst the dark.

BBC Philharmonic - A Hero’s Life 

The Bridgewater Hall

Tonight is all about stories of the human spirit. Buddhist writings inspired our Composer in Association, Anna Clyne to write This Moment. This UK premiere is a meditation on the words of Zen Master and peace activist Thích Nhất Hạnh; ‘this moment is full of wonders.’

A Hero’s Life

Drawing on their Czech heritage, Trio Bohémo performs Central European music with vigor and insight. Their enthusiasm is infectious, whether in rousing folk dances or contemplative slow movements. 

During our Friday Concerts, patrons enjoy an up-close musical experience in the vibrant atmosphere of uniquely Tulsa venues. Wine and hors d’oeuvres are available.

Trio Bohémo

LowDown

Tulsa Performing Arts Center

We begin with Michael Stern making his MSO debut as guest conductor leading Jonathan Leshnoff’s Rush for Orchestra, a driving and exciting work that builds a tremendous amount of energy throughout. Garrick Ohlsson, an audience and orchestra favorite, makes his eighth appearance with us performing Edvard Grieg’s Piano Concerto, a romantic masterpiece infused with the spirit of his Norwegian homeland. Dmitri Shostakovich’s powerful Symphony No. 5, which he humbly described as “the practical answer of a Soviet artist to justified criticism” in a subtle and bitter reaction to the Russia of Joseph Stalin, brings this concert to a close.

Momentum

Overture Center for the Arts

It is life itself that is painted in tones when the young comedic conductor Tarmo Peltokoski gives his first concert in Denmark. 'Also sprach Zarathustra' opens with an overwhelming sunrise fanfare and ends in metaphysical ecstasy, and in Shostakovich's Symphony No. 14, life and death circle each other in an ever-stronger embrace

Peltokoski & Zarathustra

DR Koncerthuset

Watch the performance on this page at the scheduled date and time. This performance won’t be available to stream afterward on demand.

Daniel Saidenberg Faculty Recital Series | Laurie Smukler, Violin; Gwen Krosnick, Cello; Qing Jiang, Piano

Ostensibly, Shostakovich’s Ninth Symphony was his tribute to Soviet victory over Nazi Germany. Under the surface, however, was a bold critique of Soviet leaders and the chaos ensuing even after the war ended. The final movement uses The Dance of the Bones (a favourite of Stalin’s), a sardonic signpost to the decreasing food supplies in post-war Russia at the time.

Rush Hour: Shostakovich’s Ninth

Jerusalem Quartet

Albuquerque Academy

Founded in 2009 in Frankfurt, Germany, the Aris Quartet has won international awards, performed throughout the great concert halls of Europe, and released six acclaimed recordings. In a program entitled “Crisis and Light,” the Aris will perform Mozart’s Adagio and Fugue in C minor, K546, the Shostakovich String Quartet No. 3 in F, Op. 73, and Brahms’ String Quartet in A minor, Opus 51 No. 2.

Aris Quartet, Frankfurt

Mt. Tamalpais United Methodist Church

An intriguing combination of works written by well-known composers when they were in their twenties begins with a Debussy suite which includes Clair de lune, one of the most famous musical pieces of all time, followed by NCMF Artistic Director Clive Greensmith performing Dobrinka Tabakova’s charming arrangement of Schubert’s Arpeggione Sonata.

 

Shostakovich’s acerbic wit and seriousness are then on full display in incidental music he wrote for “the most scandalous production (of Hamlet) in the history of Shakespeare,” presented here as a theatrical collaboration with local actors.

Twenty-Somethings

University of Nevada

Tickets for this performance go on sale in mid-July, but you can reserve your seats today by becoming a New World Symphony subscriber. New World Symphony subscribers play a vital role in launching the careers of the world’s best young musicians and enjoy the lowest ticket prices on the best seats in the house. Learn more at nws.edu/subscribe.

Veterans Day Concert: A WWII Journey

New World Center

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of classical music with a series of upcoming concerts presented at St Andrew's Church, Linton Road, Oxford, OX2 6UG. Each performance promises an evening of exquisite musical exploration, conducted by the talented Dwight Pile-Gray and Gabriele Damiani.

**First Concert:**
- **Date:** Saturday, 20 April 2024
- **Time:** 19:30
- **Conductor:** Dwight Pile-Gray
- **Program:**
  - Bizet: L'Arlesienne: Suite No. 1
  - William Grant Still: Afro-American Symphony
  - Dvorak: New World Symphony No. 9
- **Tickets:** £11 (Concessions £10, Under 18s Free)
- **Payment:** Cash or Card at the door

**Second Concert:**
- **Date:** Saturday, 29 June 2024
- **Time:** 19:30
- **Conductor:** Gabriele Damiani
- **Program:**
  - Glinka: Ruslan and Ludmilla Overture
  - Borodin: In the Steppes of Central Asia
  - Borodin: Prince Igor Polovstian Dances
  - Svendsen: Symphony No. 2

**Third Concert:**
- **Date:** Saturday, 9 November 2024
- **Time:** 19:30
- **Conductor:** Dwight Pile-Gray
- **Program:** To Be Announced

Mark your calendars for these not-to-be-missed musical evenings that celebrate the rich tapestry of classical music. Whether you're a long-time classical music aficionado or new to the genre, these concerts offer something for everyone. Join us at St Andrew's Church for a journey through the evocative landscapes of sound, conducted by maestros Dwight Pile-Gray and Gabriele Damiani.

St Giles Orchestra November Concert

St Andrew's Church

In collaboration with RCM musicians, the Brodsky Quartet unfolds a varied programme of string classics, all of which are arranged for small ensemble by Paul Cassidy, with the exception of Shostakovich’s Two Pieces for Octet. The programme features Beethoven’s Grosse Fuge, a pivotal chamber piece of unprecedented scale and remarkably modern effects – from extreme contrasts of dynamics and tempo to jagged lines and surprising shifts in mood.

Brodsky Quartet: Serenade for Strings

Royal College of Music Museum

If you want to find out more about the history of the city in Nuremberg, this is without doubt a must-see: the Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds . It conveys the causes, connections and consequences of the Nazi tyranny in a scientifically sound and didactically memorable way. After the redesign - but before the reopening - the interested public can take a look at the transformed rooms and listen to the sounds of music. It is only natural that the new series Culture² - Music in the Museum is now also performing there: the Nuremberg Symphony Orchestra are not only immediate neighbors, they also shape music history and the composers from this period have a lot to say.

Nsym In The Documentation Center

Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds

Experience the profound artistry of the Jerusalem Quartet, one of the world's premier chamber ensembles. Celebrating over 30 years of musical excellence, this Israeli string quartet is renowned for its impeccable unity of sound and purpose, often described as a single instrument with 16 strings. The ensemble, featuring Alexander Pavlovsky and Sergei Bresler on violins, Ori Kam on viola, and Kyril Zlotnikov on cello, brings a rich and varied repertoire to life with stunning depth of expression.

The Jerusalem Quartet's performances are characterized by passion, precision, and warmth, creating a golden blend that has captivated audiences globally. Their approach balances individual expression with a transparent and respectful presentation of the composer's work, ensuring a harmonious and engaging experience. The ensemble's dedication to refining their interpretations of classical repertoire while exploring new epochs has solidified their reputation as a beloved guest on the world's great concert stages.

In this performance, the Jerusalem Quartet will present a program that includes Haydn's Quartet in B-flat Major, Op. 50, No. 1 Prussian, Shostakovich's Quartet No. 12 in D-Flat Major, Op. 133, and Dvořák's String Quartet in G-Major, Op. 106. Each piece showcases the quartet's ability to convey a wide range of emotions and technical prowess, making for an unforgettable musical journey.

The Jerusalem Quartet's recordings have garnered numerous awards, including the Diapason d’Or and the BBC Music Magazine Award for chamber music. Their discography features the string quartets of Haydn, Schubert’s Death and the Maiden, and works by Ravel and Debussy, among others. Their exploration of Jewish music in Central Europe between the wars, highlighted in their 2019 album, further exemplifies their commitment to diverse and meaningful musical expressions.

War Memorial and Performing Arts Center

This quartet from Barcelona has an exciting edge to their sound, which they will bring to masterpieces from three centuries. Vera Martinez Mehner, the powerhouse first violin, will have a big night. This Shostakovich is one of the most demanding and rewarding pieces for a quartet leader. And then she leads Beethoven's sacred "Holy Song of Thanks," the centerpiece of Beethoven's penultimate quartet. Haydn gets the first laugh with one of his brilliant, early quartets.

Casals Quartet

Napa Methodist Church

UW Music presents the UW Civic Chorus and Community Band in concert, Monday, November 4, at 7:30 p.m., in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts Concert Hall.

UW Civic Chorus and Community Band Concert

Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts

The chamber concerts are a unique opportunity to experience classical music's most intimate moments - and get closer to the members of the symphony orchestra. The concerts are composed for the occasion by the musicians themselves according to personal taste and according to which works they think challenge and emphasize their combination.

The Unsolved

Musikhuset Aarhus

Founded in 1997 at the Escuela Reina Sofia in Madrid, Cuarteto Casals is quartet in residence at the Koninklijk Conservatorium Den Haag and at the Escola Superior de Musica de Catalunya in Barcelona, where all four members reside.

Cuarteto Casals

California Institute of Technology

The surging passions of César Franck’s repurposed sonata perfectly complement the lyricism, humour, and prescient unrest that infiltrate the Shostakovich that precedes it. Together with Arvo Pärt’s mesmerising distillation of stillness, the Fauré centenary is affectionately acknowledged twice-over; Dvořák dips into nostalgic reverie; and remembering childhood, too, is Sérgio Assad, whose evocative Menino was originally composed for Yo-Yo Ma and guitar duo. 

Yo-Yo Ma and Kathryn Stott

Barbican Centre

We’re puttin’ on the ritz with a night of musical fireworks, including Rimsky-Korsakov’s triumphant Procession of the Nobles and Grieg’s Piano Concerto, which is always an audience favorite, performed by former TSO Young Artist Competition winner, Chaeyoung Park. We will also perform, for the first time in the Topeka Symphony’s history, Shostakovich’s Tenth Symphony, a deeply-moving musical portrait of life in Russia under Stalin, which has been hailed as a work encompassing both lofty principles and great artistry, and also a deep and poignant humanity.

Puttin' on the Ritz

Washburn University

Join the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music for the opening concert of the UCLA Philharmonia's 2024-2025 season.

UCLA Philharmonia

UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music

Adolphus Hailstork III (April 17, 1941, Rochester, New York) is an American composer of African American, Native American and European ancestry. His works are known for blending musical ideas from the African, American and European traditions. Hailstork received his music education at Howard University, Manhattan School of Music, and Michigan State University. He currently resides in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and is the Cultural Laureate of Virginia. While his compositions employ contemporary compositional techniques, Hailstork writes in a wide variety of genres, including concert band literature, and often uses material relating to African-American traditions for inspiration. His wide span of musical compositions ranges from symphonies, opera, and a violin concerto, to “Springtime for Two Elephants” for two tubas. Hailstork was the second African-American composer ever to be featured at a Presidential Inauguration when his Fanfare on Amazing Grace was performed as part of the prelude to Joe Biden’s inauguration in January 2021. His latest cantata, A Knee on the Neck, was written in commemoration of George Floyd’s murder and premiered in 2021.

Masterworks II: Connections

Maryland Hall

Nalni Chen is a pianist, cellist, and percussionist from Taiwan. She is now in her fourth year at the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) where she studies with Dr Adam Swayne on the Joint Course (Graduate Diploma of the RNCM).

Nalni Chen

The Pavilion Gardens

Since coming together as a quartet in 1993 and making their debut in 1996, the Jerusalem Quartet has impressed critics and moved audiences with striking interpretations of time-tested quartet repertoire and beyond. The members of this foursome have grown together as artists, becoming “a virtuosic ensemble with a glorious, meaty sound and irresistible panache” (The Guardian).  

Shostakovich’s first cello concerto is a stunning showcase of his unique blend of classical tradition and modernist innovation. The four movements each have their own distinct character and mood, ranging from sombre and introspective to frenzied and virtuosic. The concerto’s emotional impact is undeniable, with its haunting melodies, complex harmonies, and thrilling climax. After his stunning Halifax performance in 2016, cellist Santiago Cañón Valencia – “an artist from whom sound and texture flow with ease and authenticity” (The Whole Note) and a BBC New Generation Artist in 2022 – returns to perform this daring concerto. Plus, hear Copland’s rich, radiant Appalachian Spring, “one of the most inspiring and symbolic works of the century” (NPR).

Livestream: Shostakovich & Copland’s Appalachian Spring

Dalhousie University

Shostakovich & Copland’s Appalachian Spring

Trumpets ring out as Shostakovich prepares to cut loose and party. Sergei Prokofiev meets a French violinist and writes a concerto with a Spanish sizzle: music that sings, dances and tingles in the ear. And, exiled from Russia, Sergei Rachmaninov discovers a glittering world of fast cars and big bands – and pours it all into a symphony that still, somehow, yearns and aches for a homeland he would never see again. All music tells a story and tonight, guest conductor Robert Trevino recreates a world of revolution, exile and burning emotions: three very different but equally colourful 20th-century Russian masterpieces, striking sparks off each other. RPO Artist-in-Residence Johan Dalene takes the spotlight in Prokofiev’s vibrant Violin Concerto No.2, the perfect showcase for Gramophone’s 2022 Young Artist of the Year.

Rachmaninov, Prokofiev and Shostakovich

Cadogan Hall 

A quartet of musicians from the iconic Chicago Symphony Orchestra respond to Professor Steven Rings’ prompt to explore “Music in Times of Crisis.” This moving and reflective chamber music program explores Jewish composer Leo Smit’s tragically unfinished String Quartet, Dmitri Shostakovich’s String Quartet No. 8 – dedicated to “the victims of fascism and the war” – and George Crumb’s unconventional work Black Angels, which evokes the ominous sounds of Vietnam War attack helicopters.

CSO Chamber Music at the University of Chicago

Logan Center

A Discussion of the Repertoire that will be performed by the THSO during Heroism & Hope on November 2, 2024

OLLI Presentation: Exploring Concert Repertoire - Heroism & Hope

Indiana State University

Resident conductor Sharon Lavery leads the USC Thornton Symphony in Oscat Navarro's Downey Overture, Igor Stravinsky's Firebird Suite and Dmitri Shostakovich's Symphony No. 9 in E-flat major, Op. 70.

USC Thornton Symphony

Bovard Auditorium (ADM)

Join us for an unforgettable evening with the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at the Crescent Arts Centre, located at 525 Wardlaw Avenue, Winnipeg. The concert, titled "TEMPEST," promises a captivating journey from the serene waters of Bach to the stormy intensity of Shostakovich and back, under the masterful leadership of MCO's concertmaster, Karl Stobbe, on violin, and the talented Andrew Armstrong on piano.

The evening's program includes a diverse selection of works that showcase the depth and versatility of classical music. The concert will open with Josef Suk's "Meditation on an Old Bohemian Chorale St. Wenceslas for Strings," followed by Dmitri Shostakovich's "Sonata for Violin and Piano." After an intermission, the audience will be treated to Johann Sebastian Bach's "Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D major, BWV 1050," and the "Chaconne from Partita No. 2 in D Min for Strings," offering a sublime conclusion to the night's performance.

The concert begins at 7:30 pm, offering an evening of exquisite music that bridges the gap between tranquility and tempestuousness. Casual tickets go on sale June 15, 2024, with early bird packages available now. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the brilliance of the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra in an intimate setting. For tickets and more information, visit the MCO website or call the Ticketline at 204-783-7377. Bundle up and save with our special ticket packages for a season of breathtaking performances.

Tempest Stobbe, Armstrong

Crescent Arts Centre

It is not unusual for composers to arrange their own chamber music works for larger ensembles. However, the character of the piece often changes fundamentally: William Walton's Sonata for String Orchestra - an arrangement of his String Quartet in A minor - is actually a concerto for string quartet and orchestra, according to the composer Christopher Palmer. Walton does not simply transfer the quartet to the larger ensemble, but plays with the alternation between solo passages reminiscent of the original ensemble and the full tutti sound.

2nd  Symphony Concert

Music and Congress Hall

Piano Romance With Martin Stadtfeld

Meistersingerhalle

Despite a lifetime of Soviet repression and criticism, Dmitri Shostakovich emerged as one of the 20th century's greatest musical figures. Our season opening concerts feature his brilliant Symphony No. 5 along with works of youthful genius by Lili Boulanger and Felix Mendelssohn. 

Brilliant Defiance

Juneau-Douglas High School

It’s been a while since Nottingham’s musical hero, cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason, last performed in the Royal Concert Hall Nottingham. During that time he’s been wowing audiences in venues across the world, winning numerous awards, performing at the Last Night of the Proms and earning an MBE for his services to British music. For this eagerly-anticipated return to his home city, he joins John Wilson’s all-star Sinfonia of London. Comprising section leaders of many of the UK’s and Europe’s greatest orchestras, it’s rapidly become the hottest ticket in town. Renowned for its expressive flair and knife-edge attack, it’s amassed so many coveted awards with its peerless recordings (including an unprecedented hattrick at the 2024 BBC Music Magazine awards) that its trophy cabinet must be straining under the weight.

Sinfonia of London

Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall

**Electric Love: LSO 24/25 Season**

**Date:** Saturday, October 19, 2024  
**Time:** 7:30 PM  
**Location:** Lima Symphony Orchestra

Join the Lima Symphony Orchestra for an electrifying evening as they kick off their 2024-2025 season with "Electric Love." This unique concert will feature guest conductor Karl Hirzer and the innovative electric violinist Tracy Silverman. 

Experience a captivating fusion of progressive rock n’ roll and classical music through Silverman’s avant-garde yet lyrical compositions. The program includes:

- **Fanfare for Orchestra** by Alexandra du Bois
- **Overture from Love Song to the Sun** by Tracy Silverman
- **For the Greater Groove** by Tracy Silverman
- **Chorinho** by Tracy Silverman
- **Festive Overture** by Dmitri Shostakovich
- **Romeo and Juliet Suite No. 2** by Sergei Prokofiev, reimagined with a happy ending

Don't miss this opportunity to witness a groundbreaking performance that blends the old with the new, creating a symphonic experience like no other. Secure your tickets now and be part of an unforgettable night with the Lima Symphony Orchestra.

Electric Love

Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center

### Event Description: Shostakovich Symphony No. 12 - Minnesota Orchestra

**Event Title:** Shostakovich Symphony No. 12 - Minnesota Orchestra

**Dates:** 
- Friday, October 18, 2024
- Saturday, October 19, 2024

**Venue:** Orchestra Hall, 1111 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403

**Duration:** 2 hours, including intermission

**Event Overview:**
Join the Grammy Award-winning Minnesota Orchestra for an electrifying performance of Dmitri Shostakovich's Symphony No. 12, "The Year 1917." This symphony captures the spirit of revolution and is a testament to Shostakovich's powerful musical storytelling. The program also features works inspired by Chinese poetry and the literary genius of W. H. Auden, showcasing the diverse influences that shape classical music.

**Program:**
- **ZHOU:** Gift
- **BERNSTEIN:** Symphony No. 2, "The Age of Anxiety," for Piano and Orchestra
- **SHOSTAKOVICH:** Symphony No. 12, "The Year 1917"

**Artists:**
- **Conductor:** Robert Treviño, a dynamic Mexican-American maestro known for his exciting performances and leadership roles with the Basque National Orchestra and Orchestra Sinfonica Nazionale della RAI.
- **Piano:** Yulianna Avdeeva, a pianist celebrated for her fiery temperament, virtuosity, and profound interpretations, particularly of Chopin.

**Additional Information:**
- **Pre-concert Activities:** Engage in various activities before the concert begins.
- **Valet Parking:** Available for your convenience.
- **Pre-order Beverages:** Skip the lines by pre-ordering your drinks.
- **Accessibility Services:** Armless & bariatric chairs, assistive listening devices, large-print programs, noise-cancelling headphones, service animals, and wheelchair & accessible seating are available upon request.

**Tickets:**
- **Subscription Packages:** Tickets are available now when you purchase a package. Save up to 15% and receive subscriber perks when you buy 3 or more concerts.
- **Individual Tickets:** Go on sale July 29.

**Plan Your Visit:**
- **Directions & Parking:** Convenient parking is available just steps away from Orchestra Hall in the city-owned and skyway-connected 11th and Marquette Ramp.
- **MinnOrch App:** Download the Minnesota Orchestra mobile app to pre-order intermission drinks, scan your ticket for entry, and access exclusive deals.

**Presented by:** Ameriprise Financial

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the Minnesota Orchestra's powerful rendition of Shostakovich's Symphony No. 12. Secure your tickets and plan your visit to Orchestra Hall for an unforgettable evening of music.

Shostakovich Symphony No. 12

Minnesota Orchestra

### Event Description: London Philharmonic Orchestra at Hill Auditorium

**Date and Time:** Friday, October 18, 2024, at 7:30 PM  
**Venue:** Hill Auditorium, 825 North University Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI 48109

**Event Overview:**
The London Philharmonic Orchestra returns to Hill Auditorium for the first time in 13 years, marking a significant event in their first US tour under the baton of principal conductor Edward Gardner. This performance also features the debut of both Gardner and the acclaimed violinist Patricia Kopatchinskaja with the University Musical Society (UMS).

**Program:**
- **Tania León:** *Raices (Origins)*
- **Dmitri Shostakovich:** *Violin Concerto No. 1 in A minor, Op. 77* (featuring Patricia Kopatchinskaja)
- **Benjamin Britten:** *Sinfonia da Requiem, Op. 20*
- **Jean Sibelius:** *Symphony No. 5 in E-flat Major, Op. 82*

**Artists:**
- **Edward Gardner, Conductor:** Principal Conductor of the London Philharmonic Orchestra, Gardner is renowned for his dynamic conducting style and has held prestigious positions with various international orchestras.
- **Patricia Kopatchinskaja, Violin:** Known for her expressive energy and innovative performances, Kopatchinskaja brings a unique theatricality to her music, making her a standout soloist in Shostakovich’s Violin Concerto No. 1.

**Special Notes:**
- The London Philharmonic Orchestra, founded in 1932 by Sir Thomas Beecham, is celebrated globally and has been featured on the soundtrack for *The Lord of the Rings*.
- This performance includes works by the orchestra’s composer-in-residence Tania León and Benjamin Britten’s *Sinfonia da Requiem*, which has not been performed on a UMS program in over 50 years.

**Tickets:**
- Season ticket packages for the 2024/25 season are now available.
- Individual event tickets go on sale on August 1.
- For ticket purchases, visit the UMS website or call the box office at 734-764-2538.
- Discounts may be available for students, seniors, and groups.

**Sponsors:**
- **Presenting Sponsor:** Max Wicha and Sheila Crowley
- **Supporting Sponsor:** Debra Weinstein and Tony Rosenzweig
- **Patron Sponsor:** Susan B. Ullrich Endowment Fund
- **Permanently Endowed Support for Principal Conductor Edward Gardner:** The Menakka and Essel Bailey Endowment Fund for International Artistic Brilliance

Join us for an evening of groundbreaking and exhilarating music with the London Philharmonic Orchestra, a performance not to be missed!

Dmitri Shostakovich

Composer

Events

Upcoming events

Dec 29, 2024

Guest Concert · Deutsche Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz

Jan 5 - Feb 2, 2025

Heroic Spirit · Sarasota Orchestra

Jan 16, 2025

Springboard No. 2 · Nuremberg Symphony Orchestra

16 - 17 Jan, 2025

Klaus Mäkelä · Oslo Philharmonic

16 - 18 Jan, 2025

The Rite of Spring · Detroit Symphony Orchestra

Past events

Dec 16, 2024

12th Khachaturian International Festival | Armenian State Symphony Orchestra · Armenian State Symphony Orchestra

Dec 14, 2024

Bard Conservatory Orchestra · Bard College

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