For 25 years, Yuja Wang has dazzled the music world with her stupendous virtuosity, yet routine has never crept in. She is always searching for something new, eager to discover the unfamiliar and reinvent herself. The Festival theme “American Dreams” immediately resonated with her. That’s why she has added Samuel Barber’s Piano Concerto to her repertoire: a work that picks up threads from Prokofiev and Rachmaninoff, yet also shows the influence of Bartók and jazz. The result was so striking that Barber received the Pulitzer Prize for it in 1963. The real fun starts in the second half, when Yuja Wang performs the Jazz Suite by the Ukrainian composer Alexander Tsfasman — taking on the musical direction herself. She has a true feeling for jazz and, not coincidentally, received the 2024 Grammy Award for Best Classical Instrumental Solo for her album The American Project. Her longtime friend Teddy Abrams was on the podium for that recording. In Lucerne, he will conduct the first half of the concert, beginning with Aaron Copland’s refreshing Appalachian Spring, with its echoes of folk songs, hymns, square dances, and fiddle music. America at its best!

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Mahler Chamber Orchestra | Yuja Wang | Teddy Abrams

KKL Luzern Concert Hall

Yuja Wang does double duty as pianist and director in a program of 20th-century favorites by Prokofiev with the Mahler Chamber Orchestra.

Yuja Wang & Mahler Chamber Orchestra

Davies Symphony Hall

Yuja Wang makes a long-anticipated return to The Soraya, following her 2016 debut. Since, she has secured her reputation as one of the most celebrated artists around the world. Consistent with Wang’s recent focus on Frédéric Chopin, she chose the composer’s Piano Concerto No. 1. Wang is joined by her regular partner, the Mahler Chamber Orchestra, a pan-European ensemble created to tour globally, having performed in over 40 nations. The orchestra will also perform Sergei Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 1, often called the “Classical Symphony” for Prokofiev’s intent to model his early work after Mozart and Haydn.

Mahler Chamber Orchestra

Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts

One of the most dynamic pianists of our time, Yuja Wang performs with the Mahler Chamber Orchestra, renowned for its passion and exceptional artistry. Together, they promise an unforgettable evening of powerful music-making, showcasing the depth and excitement of this extraordinary collaboration.

Mahler Chamber Orchestra with Yuja Wang, piano

Segerstrom Center for the Arts

Moscow International Performing Arts Center

Moscow International House of Music

The second collaboration with our Artistic Partner Yuja Wang, takes us through the heart of Europe. With her captivating stage presence, Yuja leads the MCO from the piano, creating a magical interplay between all musicians on stage.

15 November 2024  Seville

Maestranza Theatre

Celebrate the season with Lima’s favorite holiday tradition: Bells, Brass & Bows. Featuring the Lima Symphony Chorus, Conductor Michael Repper leads a joyful program of Christmas sing-a-longs, sacred carols, and popular sounds of the season. 

Bells, Brass & Bows

Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center

On September 18, we invite you to an exclusive musical evening, during which two talented, experienced performers, winners of various competitions, will delight with their mastery - accordionist Gennady Savkov and pianist Sergey Okruško. The program, which includes works of the most diverse genres, has been prepared specifically for this tour, because you will not often hear the versatile accordion and piano duet. At the same time, it is a kind of nostalgic homecoming of accordionist Gennady Savkov and a meeting with his old friend and colleague pianist Sergey Okruško. Therefore, we invite you not to miss the concert!

Alexander Tsfasman

Events

Upcoming events

Sep 18, 2027

"From Classics to Tango": Gennady Savkov (accordion) and Sergey Okrushko (piano) · Paliesius Manor

Past events

Sep 9, 2026

Mahler Chamber Orchestra | Yuja Wang | Teddy Abrams · Lucerne Festival

Apr 26, 2026

Yuja Wang & Mahler Chamber Orchestra · Mahler Chamber Orchestra

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