Travel to Italy through sound! Join the OKC Philharmonic for Masters of Music: Italy—featuring Verdi, Albinoni, Casella, and Respighi’s festive masterpiece.

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Masters of Music: Italy

Civic Center Music Hall

World class cellist Mischa Maisky joins Christoph Eschenbach as he returns to the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra for an evening of captivating Romantic works. Mendelssohn’s Ruy Blas Overture sets a dramatic tone, followed by Tchaikovsky’s Nocturne for Cello and Orchestra, where Maisky’s emotive playing brings the lyrical beauty to the forefront. Bruch’s Kol Nidrei showcases the cello’s rich, mournful voice, before Respighi’s Adagio con variazione offers a moment of reflective tranquillity. The concert culminates with Schumann’s Symphony No. 2, a powerful work full of warmth and energy.

Maisky and Eschenbach

University of Oxford

Curated and conducted by David Hayes, this program juxtaposes Baroque and Pre-Classical music with works inspired by this period, offering a fresh perspective—like old wine in new bottles. Anchored by Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 and C.P.E. Bach’s Symphony in D Major, the program contrasts these masterpieces with works from the early 20th c.—Respighi’s Gli Uccelli and Richard Strauss’ Dance Suite after Couperin—compositions that were inspired by Baroque keyboard music. Known for his inventive programming, David Hayes pairs unexpected works to invite audiences to experience the thrill of discovery and hear older music through a new lens.

Baroque Inspirations

Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

Unfortunately, there is no symphony by the opera composer Giuseppe Verdi. However, the Italian did compose a melodious string quartet, which the American double bassist and university professor Lucas Drew arranged for string orchestra and entitled "Symphony." It promises a special listening experience.

Chiaroscuro

Zeughaus Neuss

Experience Disney’s groundbreaking marriage of symphonic music and animation, Fantasia.  With the Sorcerer’s Apprentice, Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony, The Nutcracker Suite, and more.  The musical score will be performed live by Orchestra Lumos while Disney’s stunning movie is shown on the big screen!

Fantasia in Concert

The Palace Theatre

An evening of classical and improvised music with Derek Menchan, ‘cello and bass, accompanied by Kasan Belgrave, woodwinds, Brendon Davis, piano, & Jeannette Fang, piano.

Derek Menchan, cello

Wayne State University

Under the inspired direction of Diego Ceretta, principal conductor of the ORT-Orchestra of Florence, the Orchestre National Montpellier transports you from ancient tragedy to the splendors of Rome, from Viennese salons to the pictorial visions of Mussorgsky. The evening opens with the poignant Cede pietati, dolor by Silvia Colasanti, an immersion with expressive textures in the tragic world of Medea. Then Respighi unfolds his Fontane di Roma , a true pictorial symphony where the water games of the Roman fountains gush through the orchestra and where each sound tableau is a celebration of light and movement. After the intermission, Ravel's Valses nobles et sentimentales evoke the elegance of the 19th century in the refined language of the early modernity of the 20th century . Finally, here are Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition . Orchestrated by Ravel, this masterpiece is a veritable sound museum where each piece brilliantly depicts an imaginary canvas.

Pictures at an Exhibition

Opéra Berlioz

Celebrate the magic of Christmas with the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra in the Queen Elisabeth Hall. Clara’s journey with The Nutcracker sweeps you into a fairytale of romance and wonder, as Tchaikovsky’s heartwarming music ignites the festive spirit in all ages. Under the baton of Nicolas Altstaedt, who also shines as cello soloist in the elegant Rococo Variations, the orchestra brings a sparkling programme of winter treasures to life. From iconic melodies to hidden gems, this Christmas gala promises a night of joy and splendour.

Christmas gala with Nicolas Altstaedt

Queen Elisabeth Hall

Matthew Driver – DMA Recital

Hamel Music Center

The earth is sweating, the poles are melting—and somewhere, a penguin is sitting on packed suitcases. Thousands of animals from all over the world are competing for a ticket on the luxury liner "Arche Boa." Twelve animal finalists will present their stories in a spectacular show. The audience decides: Which animal will be saved, will receive the last QuarTIER on board, and thus be saved from extinction?

1.  Children's concert Arche Boa

Theater Lübeck

Welcome to Rome, where your guide will be Milanese Daniele Gatti. Admire, on your left, Berlioz sketching a multicolored Carnival, with themes taken from his opera Benvenuto Cellini . A little further on, see Mendelssohn moved by landscapes, ruins and nature in his " Italian " Symphony. Finally, linger at the Villa Borghese and the Trevi Fountain, thanks to Respighi's Pines and Fountains , odes to the Eternal City and small treatises of orchestral flavor. Grazie mille , National Orchestra.

Roman Carnival / Daniele Gatti

Maison de la Radio et de la Musique

Get ready to vote! The instrument families show off their unique skills and sounds, and you get to pick your favorite. Who will win? It's up to YOU!

The Great Debate

Cincinnati Music Hall

Paul Hindemith’s Symphonie Mathis der Maler is a riveting musical portrait of the German Renaissance painter Matthias Grünewald, who ultimately abandoned his art to devote himself to his people’s political and military struggle for freedom. Ottorino Respighi’s brilliantly crafted four-movement tone poem, The Pines of Rome, paints a vivid musical picture of four settings around the perimeter of the Eternal City: the gardens of the Villa Borghese, the ancient Catacombs, the Janiculum hill, and the grandiose Appian Way.

Radiant Reflections: "Echoes of the Past"

North Central College

Dani Ewing – Senior Recital

Our Autumn Opera Double Bill explores love, power and resistance through fresh interpretations of two early 20th-century works centered on formidable female protagonists.

Opera Double Bill: Smyth's 'Der Wald' & Respighi's 'Lucrezia'

Guildhall School of Music and Drama - Milton Court

Corelli wrote his Sinfonia for an oratorio by another composer, and later recycled it into one of his rather more famous concerti grossi. These works for orchestra and a group of soloists inspired generations of composers, not least this beautiful piece by Bloch.

Airs & Dances

Holy Trinity Cathedral, Parnell

John Adams’s evocatively titled Short Ride in a Fast Machine is a quick and brilliant fanfare with a strong rhythmic pulse. Respighi’s Fontane di Roma vividly portrays four iconic Roman fountains from dawn to dusk. Brahms' Symphony No. 4 closes the program with stormy passion and profound autumnal beauty.

Momentum & Majesty

Alice Pratt Brown Hall

Landscape paintings with a pianist. Framed by shimmering postcard images from Italy and Croatia, the still astonishingly youthful Alexander Malofeev will present one of the most popular and brilliant piano concertos of the Romantic era, whose legendary opening chords are known to everyone. In 2022, Malofeev stepped in for his ailing colleague Yevgeny Kissin with the Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra, performing Rachmaninoff's formidably difficult Piano Concerto No. 3; he was just 20 years old at the time. Now he returns with Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat minor, another work for the consummate virtuoso soloist – though Malofeev avoids every cliché at the piano, always prioritizing refinement over pathos. With meticulous brushstrokes, he paints the landscapes that Croatian conductor Ivan Repušić has grouped around the Tchaikovsky lighthouse. These are the vivid depictions of Roman nature and folklore by Respighi and Tchaikovsky, as well as those "Sunny Fields" to which the Croatian composer Blagoje Bersa dedicated a brilliant, sonorous symphonic poem in 1917.

Pines of Rome

Alte Oper

Travel through time with a concert that bridges the elegance of the Renaissance and the brilliance of the Classical and Romantic eras. Respighi’s Ancient Airs and Dances, Suite No. 3, breathes new life into centuries-old melodies, setting the stage for Haydn’s delightful Sinfonia Concertante, where four of the Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra’s principal musicians shine in a sparkling display of virtuosity. The introspective beauty of Dowland’s Lachrimae Antiquae offers a moment of reflection before Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 5, "Reformation" brings the evening to a triumphant close—an awe-inspiring tribute to history, faith, and musical grandeur.

From Courts To Castles

Williamsburg Community Chapel

A bold evening of thrilling fanfares, sweeping symphonic color, and organ-powered grandeur. Epic energy from start to finish!

Epic Vibes

Meyerson Symphony Center

A double helping of Respighi awaits you with music by this orchestrator extraordinaire. In The Fountains of Rome, he focuses on four magnificent aquatic landmarks “contemplated at the hour… in which their beauty appears most impressive to the observer.” Fish and fowl and mythological beings of all kinds are suggested — nymphs, naiads, sea horses, Neptune — with the score suitably splashy and noisy. In the final movement of Church Windows, “Pope Gregory the Great” Respighi pays homage to this powerful figure in the history of church music (i.e. Gregorian chant) and pulls out all the stops, including organ and bells. The Fifth Piano Concerto, inspired by the composer’s journey to Cairo, is a nice mix of “pseudo-Egyptian” exoticism (hence the nickname) and Saint-Saëns’ trademark flashiness. You’ll also enjoy the DSO premiere of the evocatively named What do flowers do at night? by Composer-in-Residence Sophia Jani.

Respighi’s Fountains of Rome

Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center

Mercury Orchestra, led by Music Director Channing Yu, performs Respighi’s majestic Pines of Rome, and Finzi’s poignant cantata Intimations of Immortality. 

Mercury Orchestra

Hatch Memorial Shell

This festive concert features strains of Mediterranean/Hispanic culture, dance music and rousing good times, with a healthy dose of virtuosity thrown in.  Our own Jason Lin steps out in front of the orchestra to play one of the best violin concertos of 19th century France, inspired by the exotic music of Spain.

Chamber Orchestra Concert 2025

Cañada College

You’re invited to the dance! Join the exceptional Year 12 pianists of Chetham’s School of Music for an exhilarating evening where every note steps, sways or spins.

This spirited programme is a celebration of the piano through dance, from the sweeping elegance of Chopin’s waltzes and polonaises to the sultry rhythms of Granados’ Danzas española and the fiery energy of Ginastera’s Suite de danzas criollas. Expect the whirling romance of Ravel’s and Respighi’s waltzes, the swagger of Prokofiev’s Mercutio, and the heady swirl of Brahms’ Hungarian Dances.

Chetham’s Piano Concert

The Stoller Hall

June is a month when our thoughts are often fixated on the upcoming holidays to be spent travelling or by the water. Let’s make the wait more pleasant with beautiful music which is thematically related to such ideas. Indeed, it is water that provides the link – onomatopoeically and symbolically – between the programmes of these pieces. Don’t miss the supreme works of French and Italian Impressionism and the masterpiece Percussion Concerto by the Turkish composer and pianist Fazil Say as performed by the French star Adélaïde Ferrière under the baton of Brno-born Tomáš Hanus.

Summer Refreshment

The National Theatre Brno - Janáček Theatre

Next season the Organist Iveta Apkalna and the Alinde Quartett have played in their philharmonic »Porträt«-Konzerten begeistert. Zum Abschluss präsentieren sich Organistin und Quartett nun zusammen. Quer durch die Musikgeschichte geht es dabei – bis hin zu a new Werk, das der mit dem »Hindemith-Preis« ausgezeichnete Regensburger SJ Hanke für Orgel und Streichquartett geschrieben hat.

Iveta Apkalna & Alinde Quartet

Museum Ludwig

Colourful, festive, refined – Camille Saint-Saëns’ “Organ Symphony” surprises us not only with its unexpected use of the organ, but also with its delicate sound textures. Kazuki Yamada, chief conductor of the orchestras in Birmingham and Monte-Carlo, conducts the work in his debut with the Berliner Philharmoniker; the organ part is played by Sebastian Heindl.The symphany will be preceded by two different kinds of water music: Ottorino Respighi’s gaudy, shimmering tone poem Fontane di Roma and Tōru Takemitsu’s mystical I Hear the Water Dreaming, featuring our solo flautist Emmanuel Pahud.

Saint-Saëns’ “Organ Symphony” and Respighi’s “Fontane di Roma”

Berliner Philharmonie

### Event Description: Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto

**Event:** Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto  
**Dates and Times:**  
- May 17, 2025, at 7:30 PM  
- May 18, 2025, at 3:00 PM  

**Location:**  
Sunset Center, San Carlos Ave & 9th Ave, Carmel

**On Sale Date:**  
Tickets available starting Thursday, August 15, at 10:00 AM PDT

**Performers:**  
- **Jayce Ogren:** Music Director and Conductor  
- **Joyce Yang:** Piano  
- **Nicola Reilly:** Violin  

**Program:**
1. **TCHAIKOVSKY Melodie**  
   - Performer: Nicola Reilly, violin  
   - Running Time: 4 minutes

2. **Jayce OGREN Intertidal**  
   - Running Time: 10 minutes

3. **RESPIGHI The Fountains of Rome**  
   - Running Time: 15 minutes

4. **RESPIGHI The Pines of Rome**  
   - Running Time: 23 minutes

**Intermission:** 20 minutes

5. **RACHMANINOFF Piano Concerto No. 2**  
   - Performer: Joyce Yang, piano  
   - Running Time: 33 minutes

**Event Highlights:**
The May concerts resonate with the forces of nature and embrace a deep sense of place. Conductor Jayce Ogren opens with his own composition, "Intertidal," an evocation of the wildlife and majesty of the Pacific Northwest coastline. Ottorino Respighi's tone poems, "The Fountains of Rome" and "The Pines of Rome," depict the culture and landscape of Italy's capital city with powerful orchestral imagery. The evening culminates with Sergei Rachmaninoff's "Piano Concerto No. 2," a Late Romantic masterpiece known for its unforgettable melodies, performed by the Grammy-nominated pianist Joyce Yang.

**About Joyce Yang:**
Joyce Yang captivates audiences with her virtuosity, lyricism, and interpretive sensitivity. She first gained international attention in 2005, winning the silver medal at the 12th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. Yang has performed with top orchestras worldwide and has an extensive discography, including Grammy-nominated recordings. Her performances are celebrated for their emotional depth and technical brilliance.

Join us for an evening of extraordinary music that captures the essence of nature and the human spirit.

Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto

Sunset Center

This concert resonates with the forces of the nature and embraces a deep sense of place. Conductor Jayce Ogren opens with his own composition: Intertidal – an evocation of the wildlife and majesty of the coastline of his native Pacific Northwest. Ottorino Respighi depicts the culture and landscape of Italy's capital city with a pair of powerful tone poems for an enormous orchestra. Fountains of Rome awakens at dawn at the Valle Giulia fountain and conjures the mythical statues of four of the city's famous wellsprings. Pines of Rome travels through the city's outskirts with children playing in the forest, monks chanting in its catacombs, and ranks of soldiers marching along the Appian Way. Sergei Rachmaninoff became Tchaikovsky's heir with his voluptuous Piano Concerto No. 2, a Late Romantic masterpiece anchored by its unforgettable "big tune."

James Lowe, conductor Zuill Bailey, cello In our final Masterworks of the season, we embrace vivid stories from around the world. Respighi vividly portrays scenes of Rome, from the serene beauty of pine trees in the Villa Borghese to the triumphant march of the Appian Way, and we welcome back Zuill Bailey in the ...

Masterworks 9: Tales of Hemingway

Martin Woldson Theater

The sensational Weimar premiere of Franz Liszt's Piano Concerto No. 1 was a long time in the making. Begun during Liszt's virtuoso period and only completed when he had already made a name for himself as a composer of symphonic poems, both are noticeable in the music: the youthful spirit of the piano virtuoso and a sophisticated symphonic orchestral part. The Italian-Croatian pianist Martina Filjak also brings a southern flair, as does the Italian conductor Fabrizio Carminati.

8th Philharmonic Concert / In the Salon

Volkstheater Rostock - Big House

Conductor Giancarlo Guerrero brings out all the Technicolor glory of Ottorino Respighi’s Roman postcards, Fountains of Rome and Pines of Rome—two vivid tone poems that sound like the best movie you’ve never seen. Nestled among these pictorial wonders is a new work: Gabriel Kahane’s Talent & Phoenix, which sifts through the rubble of recent, catastrophic wildfires in an effort to better understand how we can come together to meet the challenges of a rapidly shifting planet.

Gabriel Kahane’s Talent & Phoenix

Davies Symphony Hall

The musicians of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra put the pedal to the floor in two bedazzling showpieces by Respighi. The Italian conductor Jader Bignamini makes his ASO debut after presenting these works at the Kennedy Center, driving the audience to their feet for multiple curtain calls. The ASO welcomes the Italian violin sensation Giuseppe Gibboni. Winner of the Paganini International Violin Competition, the Devil-may-care young fiddler performs (what else?) the Paganini Violin Concerto No. 1. Bignamini fans the flames with a concert opener by Bottesini.

Italian Holiday with the ASO

The Woodruff Arts Center

A Hymn of Praise

Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament

All University of Texas at Austin students are allowed one free ticket as long as they are available. Student tickets must be picked up at the Box Office with valid student I.D. Seating is unassigned.

Wind Ensemble

The University of Texas at Austin

A superb new violin concerto composed for a young Canadian star and a warm Mediterranean serenade with an Italian maestro

ITALIANA | Soaring Strings

Trinity-St. Paul's United Church and Centre for Faith, Justice and the Arts

This recital is given in partial fulfillment of the degree Master of Music. Zhengnan Eric Wang is a student of Kathleen Winkler.

Zhengnan Eric Wang, Violin

Settle in as the world’s most electrifying artists and ensembles converge at Davies Symphony Hall. Effortlessly elegant violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter takes the stage with her longtime collaborator, pianist Lambert Orkis, in a recital of works by W. A. Mozart, Franz Schubert, Clara Schumann, and Ottorino Respighi.

Anne-sophie Mutter Violin Recital

Join us for an unforgettable evening of music with the HSO Spotlight event on Sunday, April 6, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM at the historic Hawaii Theatre, located at 1130 Bethel Street, Honolulu, HI. This special concert will feature the exceptional talents of Concertmaster Iggy Jang performing Vaughan Williams’ "The Lark Ascending" and Principal Horn Anna Lenhart showcasing Strauss’ First Horn Concerto. Under the baton of Music Director Dane Lam, the concert will also include vibrant symphonic favorites such as Debussy’s "Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun" and Respighi’s "Fountains of Rome," among others.

Ticket holders are invited to a special pre-concert talk at 3:00 PM in the auditorium, offering deeper insights into the evening's program. Single tickets will go on sale May 15, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to experience the artistry of the HSO in a program that promises to be both enlightening and exhilarating.

For more information on tickets and the full program, including works by Rossini, Ravel, and Michael-Thomas Foumai, please visit our website or contact the HSO Box Office at 808 380-7720, available Tuesday through Friday, 10 am - 2 pm. Don't miss this spotlight event that celebrates the talent and passion of your HSO musicians in a setting as beautiful as the music itself.

HSO Spotlight

Hawaii Theatre

### Event Description: Anne-Sophie Mutter and Lambert Orkis in Concert

**Date and Time:** Friday, April 4, 2025, at 7:30 PM  
**Venue:** Hill Auditorium, 825 North University Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI 48109

**Event Overview:**
Join us for an extraordinary evening of classical music featuring the renowned violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter and her longtime collaborator, pianist Lambert Orkis. This performance marks Mutter's first UMS recital since 2013, continuing her legacy as a pivotal figure in the Western classical music scene.

**Program:**
- **Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart:** Sonata for Piano and Violin in F Major, K. 376
- **Franz Schubert:** Fantasie in C Major for Violin and Piano, D. 934
- **Clara Schumann:** Three Romances, Op. 22
- **Ottorino Respighi:** Sonata for Violin and Piano in b minor

**Artists:**
- **Anne-Sophie Mutter, Violin:** A musical phenomenon, Mutter has been a fixture in major concert halls worldwide for nearly 50 years. She is a four-time Grammy Award winner and has premiered 31 works by contemporary composers. Mutter is also dedicated to mentoring young musicians and supporting numerous charitable projects.
- **Lambert Orkis, Piano:** Internationally recognized as a chamber musician and interpreter of contemporary music, Orkis has performed with Mutter since 1988. His distinguished career includes collaborations with prominent cellists and violinists, and he has a wide discography that spans Classical, Romantic, and Modern eras.

**Ticket Information:**
- **Season Ticket Packages:** Available now
- **Individual Event Tickets:** On sale starting August 1
- **Box Office:** Call 734-764-2538 for tickets and inquiries
- **Discounts:** Student, senior, and group discounts may be available

**Additional Information:**
This event is part of the UMS Choral Union Series and is supported by the Ilene H. Forsyth Choral Union Endowment Fund. 

Don't miss this opportunity to experience a night of exquisite music performed by two of the most celebrated artists in the classical music world. Secure your tickets early and be part of an unforgettable evening at Hill Auditorium.

Anne-Sophie Mutter, Violin

University of Michigan

### Event Description: Anne-Sophie Mutter, Violinist with Lambert Orkis, Piano

**Date and Time:** Tuesday, April 1, 2025 - 7:30 PM CT  
**Venue:** Foellinger Great Hall, Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

#### Event Overview:
Join us for an extraordinary evening of classical music featuring the world-renowned violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter, accompanied by the distinguished pianist Lambert Orkis. This performance is part of the Great Hall Classical Series and promises to be a memorable experience for all attendees.

#### Program:
- **W. A. Mozart:** Violin Sonata No. 18 in G Major, KV 301
- **Franz Schubert:** Fantasy in C Major for Violin and Piano, D. 934
- **Clara Schumann:** Three Romances for Violin and Piano, Op. 22
- **Ottorino Respighi:** Sonata for Violin and Piano in B Minor, P 110

#### About the Artists:
**Anne-Sophie Mutter** is a four-time Grammy Award-winning violinist who has been a prominent figure in the classical music world for 48 years. Known for her impeccable technique, emotional depth, and fiery temperament, she has performed in all the major concert halls around the globe. Mutter is also dedicated to the future of music, having premiered 31 new works and supporting young musicians through her foundation, Mutter’s Virtuosi. She is equally committed to social causes, often performing benefit concerts to support various initiatives.

**Lambert Orkis** has been Mutter's accompanist for 36 years, and together they have created a harmonious and synchronized musical partnership. Their collaboration brings out the best in each piece they perform, making their concerts a unique and enriching experience.

#### Additional Information:
- **Tickets:** Not yet available
- **Intermission:** Details to be announced
- **Event Length:** Approximate duration to be announced

#### Acknowledgments:
With deep gratitude, Krannert Center thanks all Patron Sponsors and Corporate and Community Sponsors. If you believe in the life-affirming experiences that Krannert Center and the performing arts at Illinois make possible, please consider making a gift at [KrannertCenter.com/Give](http://KrannertCenter.com/Give) or [faa.illinois.edu/giving](http://faa.illinois.edu/giving).

#### Related Events:
- **Oct 12, 2024:** Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra Season Opening: Music and Majesty
- **Nov 7, 2024:** Chicago Symphony Orchestra
- **Mar 8, 2025:** Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra: Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony
- **Apr 12, 2025:** Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra: The Rite of Spring

For more information and to stay updated, visit the [Krannert Center for the Performing Arts](http://KrannertCenter.com) website.

Anne-Sophie Mutter, violinist with Lambert Orkis, piano

Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

CYS returns to Hertz Hall at UC Berkeley on March 30th with the Senior Orchestra performing a stellar program that features the US premiere orchestral performance of Ukrainian composer Sergei Golovko’s Colombian Marimba Concerto. We are thrilled and honored to present this magnificent work, which will be performed by CYS’s own Apple Gao, winner of the Young Artist Competition for the 2024-25 CYS Season. The Colombian Concerto takes us on a Latin American voyage complete with drum set, electric guitar, jazz piano, as well as the supremely virtuosic solo marimba as they make use of Latin American dances, rhythms, harmonies, and melodies. It is a work that is guaranteed to please everyone!

Spring Concert 2025

University of California, Berkeley

David Agia performs a recital of works by Alfano, Malipiero and Respighi.

Student Degree Recital: David Agia D.M.A cello recital

The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

Flute virtuoso and Latin Grammy-nominated artist Giovanni Perez will join the PVSO in performing his brand-new flute concerto. Long admired for his improvisations and melodic gift, the orchestra is excited to be part of the creation of Perez's first-ever flute concerto!  One of the most well-known tone poems depicting the bustling landscapes of Rome, Respighi's colorful orchestration promises a real treat together with Nigerian-American composer Fela Sowande’s Folk Symphony, written for the independence of Nigeria, and inspired by the rich musical heritage of the country.

Windows into Other Worlds

Greenfield High School

Violinist David Southorn is the NHSO’s “concertmaster” (principal violinist) and for this program he also serves as artistic director. He will play the solo violin lines and conduct the ensemble from his position in the violin section.

David’s recent solo highlights include performances of Beethoven’s Violin Concerto with the Fremont Symphony, Aaron Jay Kernis’ AIR with the New Haven Symphony and Vivaldi’s Four Seasons with the Delaware Symphony where he was lauded by Delaware Arts Info as “nothing less than brilliant … powerful sound; immaculate precision and compelling agility… impeccable phrasing and polished lyricism…a zestful performance.” As a chamber musician he has performed with his award-winning Amphion String Quartet at Alice Tully Hall as members of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center’s CMS II. The 21-22 season is his 4th year as the Concertmaster of the New Haven Symphony Orchestra. This season marks his 10th year as Concertmaster of the Delaware Symphony and he continues his tenure as Assistant Concertmaster of the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra. This Fall he joins Mannes College The New School for Music as part-time Faculty.

Candlelight Concert

St. Mary's Church

Making up more than 70% of the earth’s surface, water is life’s most essential element. Come listen to a program of pieces by composers who seek to capture water’s power, serenity, and majesty.  

Water Works

Numerica Performing Arts Center

### Event Description: Lucille Chung Plays Clara Schumann with the Fort Wayne Philharmonic

**Date and Time:** February 8, 2025, from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm  
**Venue:** Auer Performance Hall at PFW Music Center  
**Tickets:** Single tickets on sale starting August 5

Join the Fort Wayne Philharmonic for an enchanting evening of classical music featuring the renowned pianist Lucille Chung. Under the baton of conductor Andrew Constantine, the program promises a captivating blend of modern and classical compositions.

**Program Highlights:**

- **Patrick O'Malley's "Obliviana":** The evening begins with this contemporary piece, known for its innovative sounds and timeless orchestral backdrop.
- **Clara Schumann's Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 7:** Lucille Chung takes center stage to perform this evocative and virtuosic concerto, showcasing her refined and stylish performance.
- **Ottorino Respighi's "Fontane di Roma" (Fountains of Rome):** A sonic journey that vividly captures the splendor of Rome's iconic fountains.
- **Rimsky-Korsakov's "Capriccio Espagnol," Op. 34:** Concluding the performance, this piece is a charming showcase of Spanish-inspired motifs, transporting the audience with its vibrant rhythms and orchestral brilliance.

**About Lucille Chung:**
Born in Montréal, Canadian pianist Lucille Chung has been acclaimed for her stylish and refined performances. She made her debut at the age of ten with the Montréal Symphony Orchestra and has since performed with over 70 leading orchestras worldwide. Her repertoire spans from Bach to Adams, combining vigor and suppleness with natural eloquence and elegance.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience an evening of exceptional music with the Fort Wayne Philharmonic and Lucille Chung. Secure your tickets early and immerse yourself in a night of musical brilliance.

Lucille Chung plays Clara Schumann

Purdue University Fort Wayne

There are only ten years between the main works of this concert. And yet Ottorino Respighi and Igor Stravinsky are worlds apart. The orchestral suite "Trittico botticelliano" is inspired by paintings by the Renaissance artist Sandro Botticelli. Respighi uses impressionistic colors to bring the picturesque scenes to life. With its gentle elegance, the suite is one of Respighi's most poetic works. Stravinsky's concerto "Dumbarton Oaks" is influenced by Bach's Brandenburg Concertos. In three movements, it combines clear structure and contrapuntal density with rhythmic energy and is considered one of the most concise chamber orchestra works from Stravinsky's pen.

2nd performance evening

Semperoper Dresden

Only ten years separate the two main works at this concert, and yet Ottorino Respighi and Igor Stravinsky are truly worlds apart. The orchestral suite »Trittico botticelliano« was inspired by the paintings of the Renaissance artist Sandro Botticelli. Respighi breathes life into the picturesque scenes through his impressionistic colouring. With its gentle elegance, the suite is one of the composer’s most lyrical works. Stravinsky’s concerto »Dumbarton Oaks«, on the other hand, is influenced by Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos. In three movements, its clear structure and contrapuntal density combined with rhythmic energy conspire to create one of the composer’s most striking works for chamber orchestra.

2nd Evening Recital Performance

From classical music to ballet to opera and beyond, Italy’s contributions to the art of music are undeniable. This season’s Passport concert celebrates from the best of the best, with stunning works by Rossini and Respighi, and soul-stirring Vivaldi concertos performed by your very own Cape Symphony stars. Molto Benne!

Passport To Rome

Barnstable High School

In the foyer of the opera house, Claudia Muschio, Itzeli Jáuregui, Charles Sy and Johannes Kammler present an entertaining and varied evening of songs from the Italian bel canto repertoire. The ensemble singers will be accompanied by Vlad Iftinca on the piano.

3. Song Recital

The Staatstheater Stuttgart

Join us for this musical celebration of the holidays, a concert during which you will be invited to sing along with the OSM Chorus—a soul-stirring experience!

Celebrations in Songs and Music

Place des Arts

Join the ASO at the Avon Theater in Lakeview for a more intimate concert experience you can’t get anywhere else! The ASO will perform Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto, BWV 1050.2 for harpsichord, flute and violin as soloists, and an orchestral accompaniment consisting of strings and continuo. Also on the program is Respighi’s Ancient Airs and Dances, which is a set of three orchestral suites by the Italian composer.  The ASO will also perform the WORLD PREMIER of a new work by Alabama native, Brian Nabors.

Harpsichord, flute, & violin - Bach & Nabors

Avon Theater

Conductor Jonathan Lo leads the Bardi for this concert, bringing his wealth of experience as Music Director of the Australian Ballet and work with the Royal Ballet as well as the BBC Philharmonic and London Sinfonietta in this country.

Bardi Symphony Orchestra: 100 Years Of Rhapsody In Blue

De Montfort Hall

Program sponsored in part by Marjorie Jolidon Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving

ORGAN MUSIC at CYRIL

Ss Cyril & Methodius Parish

"In sunburst yellow, Elena Urioste made a thoroughly engaging case for the Coleridge-Taylor concerto, her airy, silvery tone and fine filigree detail well matched to its melodic invention and elegant reveries. [...] Urioste’s ravishing cantabile touch made the most of a dominant solo part [...]

Soaring Melodies

Clay Center

Carla Ecker has been the concertmaster of the Rogue Valley Symphony for seven years, starting her tenure in 2017

Brahms himself declared that the symphony, from sketches to finishing touches, took 21 years, from 1855 to 1876.

Brahms' First Symphony

Southern Oregon University

Grants Pass High School

Imagine dancing dolls in a magical toy shop, and a pair of fabulous can-can dancers plotting to stay together at any cost and you have the charming story of La boutique fantasque. With its vibrant and whimsical music this ballet is a sequence of exquisite dances, each more lively than the last, which is nothing less than sheer joy to listen to.

Dancing & Deities

Wales Millennium Centre

World-renowned violinist Vadim Gluzman opens the Masterworks season with Tchaikovsky’s towering Violin Concerto, a magnificent combination of breathtaking melodies and stunning virtuosity. Following Sibelius’ majestic Finlandia and Rautavaara’s tribute to the birds of the Arctic, the program concludes with Respighi’s Pines of Rome . From the Villa Borghese to the Appian Way, Respighi’s brilliant work never fails to thrill as it peaks in a blaze of brassy glory.

Sounds of Nature

Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Experience the enchanting melodies of the Orchestre Philharmonique du Luxembourg under the baton of Gustavo Gimeno, with the virtuosic Iveta Apkalna at the organ, in a captivating concert part of the Ibermúsica 2024-2025 Serie Arriaga. This musical journey unfolds on Thursday, 7th November 2024, at 19:30h in the prestigious Auditorio Nacional de Música de Madrid.

The evening's programme promises a rich tapestry of sounds, featuring Ravel's whimsical "Mi madre la oca, suite," Respighi's vibrant "Fiestas Romanas," Poulenc's majestic "Concierto para órgano," and Respighi's picturesque "Pinos de Roma." This selection of works showcases the exceptional talents of both the orchestra and soloist, promising an unforgettable auditory experience.

Tickets are available, incorporating a 10% VAT, excluding handling fees applied at payment. Ibermúsica ensures a high-quality experience, reserving the right to modify the programme if necessary and promising equal or superior quality replacements in unforeseeable circumstances. In the rare event of a concert cancellation, refunds will be issued.

Join us for an evening of sublime music, starting promptly at 19:30h. Latecomers may not be admitted, ensuring an uninterrupted experience for all attendees. For more information and to secure your seat for this not-to-be-missed event, visit the Ibermúsica website or contact our ticket office. Enjoy the benefits of subscribing to Ibermúsica 24/25 for exclusive perks, including preferred seating and flexible payment options.

Orchestre Philharmonique du Luxembourg - A2

National Music Auditorium

Experience an evening of orchestral brilliance with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, led by the esteemed guest conductor JoAnn Falletta. The program opens with George Butterworth’s "The Banks of Green Willow," a poignant piece that evokes the pastoral beauty of the English countryside and serves as a touching reminder of the composer’s unfulfilled potential, having perished in battle at the young age of 31. The evening continues with Behzad Ranjbaran’s mesmerizing "Concerto for Violin and Orchestra," a work that beautifully intertwines the rich musical traditions of his native Persia with contemporary orchestral textures. The concert reaches its zenith with Ottorino Respighi’s "Fountains of Rome," a vivid and thrilling depiction of Rome’s iconic fountains, capturing their splendor and the city’s vibrant atmosphere. Complementing this is Claude Debussy’s "La Mer," a masterful composition that conjures the dynamic and ever-changing nature of the sea, from its serene calm to its powerful, tumultuous waves. This carefully curated selection promises an immersive auditory journey through diverse landscapes and emotions, showcasing the exceptional talents of the orchestra and its soloists.

Fountains of Rome

Eastman Theatre

In his Serenade No. 6 dating from 1950, the American composer Vincent Persichetti combines two string instruments with a trombone, sometimes engaging them in an animated conversation, sometimes in a dreamy indulgence. This piece is followed by Gustav Mahler’s piano quartet, which was composed during his student days and is his only surviving work of chamber music. Apart from sketches for a scherzo only the first movement of the work has survived, which in this concert meets Alfred Schnittke’s piano quartet referring to Mahler’s quartet fragment. In this work, composed in 1988, Schnittke attempts to "remember something that did not come about (...), a sound quality that could not be thought through to the end." Mahler’s quartet sound shimmers through dimly, but is strongly alienated by clusters and polyphonic structures. The open end also gives Schnittke’s quartet the character of a fragment. The final piece is the colorful String quartet in D major by the Italian composer Ottorino Respighi, marked by its turn-of-the-century harmonies.

1. Chamber Music Concert

Liederhalle Cultural and Congress Center

This concert pairs the rhythm and soul of America with the pictorial grandeur of Italy. George Gershwin’s Concerto in F comes alive under the touch of Joyce Yang, a pianist celebrated for her electrifying performances and depth of expression. Respighi’s Church Windows transports listeners to Italy with its rich, stained glass-inspired melodies, while Escales by Jacques Ibert is reminiscent of the culturally colorful sounds of exotic ports of call. Together, these pieces craft a narrative that spans continents and emotions, inviting the audience on a journey through jazz-infused streets and the echoing aisles of ancient cathedrals. 

Gershwin & Respighi

Kleinhans Music Hall

February 11, 1918 went down in music history as a milestone: the triumphant performance of the Fontane di Roma (The Fountains of Rome) under the conductor Arturo Toscanini brought the name of the composer Ottorino Respighi into the music world and at the same time proved that Italians could actually compose orchestral music. Until then, it had been an iron law that important Italian music could not exist without singing. With Respighi, there was once again a creator of orchestral works of European stature - for the first time since the Baroque period!

2nd Philharmonic Concert: Roma aeterna – Eternal Rome

Konzerthaus Dortmund

Imposing choruses and colossal tableaux accompany a story about intrigues, power play and an affair between stepmother and son in Ottorino Respighi’s last grand opera. Surrounded by political struggles, the figures become entangled in personal conflicts inextricably leading towards catastrophe and the cruel ending of a burning at the stake. For LA FIAMMA, Respighi created music going far beyond his illustrative-seeming “Trilogia romana” for which he is known in concert halls today. Yet in essence, the composer remained true to his colourful tonal language – the result is a musical amalgamation of French impressionism, influences of Russian music and a classicistic reimagining of Italian renaissance music. The archaic story and expansive dimensions of the operatic epos are reminiscent of the genre of the historical epic film, which was gaining popularity at the same time the opera was composed. This meant LA FIAMMA hit the nerve of the time, ensuring international success soon after its premiere. Over the course of decades, the work was slowly forgotten, yet the renowned critic and musicologist Paolo Isotta still praised LA FIAMMA in 2015 as a unique symbiosis of historicism and modernism, claiming its place among the 20th century’s masterworks of musical drama.

The flame

Deutsche Oper Berlin

### Event Description: Søndergård, Lim, and Rachmaninoff - Minnesota Orchestra

**Event Title:** Søndergård, Lim, and Rachmaninoff

**Dates:** Friday, September 20, 2024, and Saturday, September 21, 2024

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

**Duration:** 2 hours, including intermission

**Event Overview:**
Join the Minnesota Orchestra for an unforgettable evening featuring the extraordinary talents of conductor Thomas Søndergård and pianist Yunchan Lim. This concert promises to be a highlight of the season, showcasing a blend of classical masterpieces and contemporary works.

**Program:**
- **BERLIOZ:** Roman Carnival Overture
- **RACHMANINOFF:** Piano Concerto No. 2
- **TARRODI:** Liguria
- **RESPIGHI:** The Pines of Rome

**Artists:**
- **Thomas Søndergård:** Conductor
  - Danish conductor Thomas Søndergård, who began his tenure as music director of the Minnesota Orchestra in fall 2023, is renowned for his incisive interpretations and collaborative approach. His versatility spans a broad range of standard and modern repertoire.
- **Yunchan Lim:** Piano
  - At just 20 years old, Yunchan Lim has already made a significant mark in the classical music world. His 2022 performance of a Rachmaninoff piano concerto at the Van Cliburn Competition has garnered over 14 million views on YouTube, showcasing his profound musicality and prodigious technique.

**Special Notes:**
- **Tickets:** Available now as part of a concert package. Save up to 15% and enjoy subscriber perks when you purchase tickets for 3 or more concerts. Individual tickets go on sale on July 29.
- **Pre-concert Activities:** Enhance your experience with pre-concert activities, valet parking, and pre-ordering beverages.
- **Accessibility Services:** Orchestra Hall offers a range of accessibility services, including armless and bariatric chairs, assistive listening devices, large-print programs, noise-canceling headphones, service animal accommodations, and wheelchair-accessible seating.

**Presented by:** Ameriprise Financial

**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.
- **Mobile App:** Download the MinnOrch App to pre-order intermission drinks, scan your ticket for entry, and access exclusive deals.

Prepare to be whisked away to the Ligurian coast and one of Italy’s most beautiful cities without even leaving your seat. This concert is not to be missed!

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the Minnesota Orchestra website.

Søndergård, Lim And Rachmaninoff

Minnesota Orchestra

Season Finale: Rachmaninoff and the Pines of Rome

Sun Valley Pavilion

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Manchester Music Festival's grand finale, "MMF Thursday Nights: The Grand Finale Dvořák, Brahms, Barber, Respighi," marking a spectacular close to our 50th Anniversary Season. This must-attend event is scheduled for Thursday, August 8, 2024, from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM at the SVAC Arkell Pavilion, located at 860 Southern Vermont Arts Center Drive, Manchester, VT, 05254.

The evening promises an exquisite lineup of classical masterpieces, featuring works by Antonín Dvořák, Johannes Brahms, Ottorino Respighi, and Samuel Barber. The program includes Dvořák's "Slavonic Dances for piano 4 hands, Op. 72," Brahms' "Two Songs for Alto Voice, Viola and Piano, Op. 91," Respighi's "Il Tramonto," and Barber's "Adagio for Strings," culminating with Dvořák's "Piano Quintet No. 2 in A, Op. 81." These pieces will be brought to life by a stellar lineup of artists, including soprano Christine Goerke, pianists Gilles Vonsattel and Andrew Cannestra, violinists Philip Setzer, Sarah Crocker Vonsattel, and a host of other remarkable talents.

This event not only showcases the virtuosity of established artists but also highlights the promising talents of the MMF Young Artists & Chamber Ensemble, making it a celebration of musical mastery across generations.

Tickets are available for purchase, offering you the chance to be part of this historic celebration of music and community. Don't miss the opportunity to experience the magic of classical music in the beautiful setting of the Southern Vermont Arts Center. Join us for a night of breathtaking performances that promise to be a fitting finale to our 50th anniversary celebrations.

MMF Thursday Nights: The Grand Finale – Dvořák, Brahms, Barber, Respighi

Southern Vermont Arts Center

**Event: Three Choirs Festival: The Cloud Messenger**

**Date & Time:** Sunday 28 July 2024, 7.30pm

**Venue:** Worcester Cathedral

**Ticket Prices:** £15 - £63

**On Sale:** Coming soon

**Overview:**
Immerse yourself in an evening of exotic romantic fantasy with "The Cloud Messenger" at the prestigious Three Choirs Festival, held in the magnificent Worcester Cathedral. This rich sung epic, inspired by Indian stories and beliefs, promises to transport the audience to a remote and colorful paradise through its vibrant music and compelling narrative.

**Artists:**
- **Conductor:** Geraint Bowen
- **Mezzo-Soprano:** Beth Taylor
- **Featuring:** Three Choirs Festival Voices

**Programme Highlights:**
- **World Premiere:** Nathan James Dearden's New work
- **Weir:** Still, Glowing
- **Respighi:** The Birds
- **Holst:** The Cloud Messenger

**Special Features:**
- Holst's "The Cloud Messenger" sets a Sanskrit poem to music, telling the story of a nature spirit who convinces a passing cloud to carry a love message to his distant wife in the Himalayas.
- Nathan James Dearden’s Festival commission offers a series of choral landscapes that echo messages from history to future generations.
- Respighi's "The Birds" brings to life the movements and songs of birds through lively and extraordinary music.

**Additional Information:**
- **Running Time:** 1 hr 45 mins, including an interval
- **Box Office Contact:** Three Choirs Festival Box Office: 01452 768928 | info3choirs.org

Join us for an unforgettable evening that blends the beauty of choral music with the mystique of ancient tales, all set against the backdrop of one of England's most historic cathedrals.

Three Choirs Festival: The Cloud Messenger

Worcester Cathedral

Tower Music is one of the oldest traditions at the Carmel Bach Festival. It began in 1936 with the Heralding Trombones, led by two generations of the Stewart Family, Chandler and son Gordon, and the trombone quartet opened every Festival in the early days. The Stewart Family performed well into the 1960’s until the Festival Orchestra brass section was asked to carry on the tradition as it does today. They played from the balcony window of the old Sunset Auditorium which opened onto the parking lot – the window is still there, overlooking the foyer – and from the Carmel Mission bell tower, thus earning the nickname “Tower Music.”

Ottorino Respighi

Events

Upcoming events

27 - 28 Mar, 2026

Respighi's The Pines of Rome · Utah Symphony

Mar 28, 2026

Pulse of the Earth · Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra

28 - 29 Mar, 2026

Bella Italia · Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra

Mar 29, 2026

Respighi and Ravel · Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center

Mar 29, 2026

Sunset: Mozart, Respighi, Pasculli, Schubert · Sinfonia Smith Square

Past events

Mar 14, 2026

Masters of Music: Italy · Civic Center Music Hall

Mar 14, 2026

Masters of Music: Italy · Oklahoma City Philharmonic

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