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Three of the 20th century’s leading composers show that their work in film is never far out of mind.


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Inspirations: Film/Classical

Davies Symphony Hall

The esteemed and popular Alexander String Quartet has enlivened SF Performances seasons for more than three decades, joined by Music Historian-in-Residence Robert Greenberg. Together they explore in music and words some of chamber music’s most intriguing and important composers, their works, lives, and times. Looking back to the early years of the last century, the Quartet and Greenberg will explore the rich history of bright innovation and creation during often dark times.

Alexander String Quartet with Robert Greenberg 6

War Memorial and Performing Arts Center

The 2023 - 24 Masterworks Series closes with the sensual sounds of Sergei Rachmaninoff and the explosive early masterpiece of William Walton. In Walton's Symphony No. 1, the orchestra springs to life and demands to be heard with vibrant instrumentation!

Fabio Bidini plays Rachmaninoff

Purdue University Fort Wayne

“Frankenstein!! (Mr. Superman)”

Randolph School

Concertmaster Adelya Nartadjieva takes center stage for Vaughan Williams’ soaring The Lark Ascending. Elgar’s love letter to Italy and its musical traditions opens the program with its sunny, Mediterranean-inspired themes. In a powerful conclusion, the bold and innovative use of orchestral color in Walton’s First Symphony draws this dynamic program to a sonorous, thrilling close.

Adelya Plays The Lark Ascending

Jacoby Symphony Hall

A brand-new production of The Firebird by contemporary choreographer Brian Enos, former dancer with the Houston Ballet and Hubbard Street Dance Company, based on the Russian folk tale of the Firebird, with music by Igor Stravinsky.

The Firebird

Lesher Center for the Arts

Join us for an enchanting evening of classical guitar music with Shu-Tien Lin, a talented Master of Music student under the guidance of Anne Waller. This recital is set to take place on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at 6:00pm CDT in the intimate setting of the McClintock Choral and Recital Room, located within the prestigious Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Center for the Musical Arts.

Shu-Tien Lin will perform a meticulously curated selection of works that span the Renaissance to the 20th century, showcasing the guitar's rich history and expressive capabilities. The program includes Luis Milan's "Six Pavanas," Luis de Narváez's "Two Pieces," Francesco da Milano's "Ricercare No. 34, La Compagna," John Dowland's "Six Pieces," Giulio Regondi's "Nocturne Reverie, Op. 19," Isaac Albéniz's "Two Pieces from Suite Española No. 1, Op. 47," and William Walton's "Five Bagatelles."

This event is free and open to the public, offering a unique opportunity to experience the beauty of classical guitar music performed by an emerging talent. No tickets are required for attendance. For those unable to join in person, a live stream of the recital will be available, ensuring that no one misses out on this musical journey.

The McClintock Choral and Recital Room, with seating for 120, provides a cozy and acoustically pleasing environment, perfect for the nuances of solo guitar performance. Located at 70 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208, this venue is a gem within Northwestern University's Bienen School of Music, known for its commitment to excellence in musical education and performance.

Don't miss this opportunity to support a rising musician and immerse yourself in the captivating sounds of the classical guitar.

Shu-Tien Lin, guitar

Ryan Center for the Musical Arts

An apology or an act of defiance? Shostakovich composed his Fifth Symphony in 1937 after receiving an official reprimand from the Soviet Union, responding with one of the most powerful — and enigmatic — symphonies in the orchestral repertoire. Conductor Hannu Lintu pairs this with a sweeping tone poem by Sibelius and Walton’s virtuosic Cello Concerto, performed by Principal Cello Mark Kosower.

Shostakovich's Fifth Symphony 2024

Blossom Music Center

Starting with a ferocious fanfare representing fate, Tchaikovsky pours his soul into his Fourth Symphony, a fearless musical autobiography packed with surging melodies and dazzling colors. Antoine Tamestit brings his “gorgeous smoky sound” (The Guardian) to Walton’s Viola Concerto, a work of wistful beauty and quicksilver energy.

William Walton

Composer

Events

25 - 27 Apr, 2024

Inspirations: Film/Classical · San Francisco Symphony

Apr 27, 2024

Alexander String Quartet with Robert Greenberg 6 · San Francisco Performances

May 4, 2024

Fabio Bidini plays Rachmaninoff · Fort Wayne Philharmonic

May 5, 2024

“Frankenstein!! (Mr. Superman)” · Huntsville Symphony Orchestra

17 - 18 May, 2024

Adelya Plays The Lark Ascending · Jacksonville Symphony

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