The veteran Austrian pianist Rudolf Buchbinder is certain about the qualities that propelled Ariel Lanyi to the finals of the Leeds and Rubinstein International Piano Competitions. ‘His playing is precise, nuanced, and virtuosic, but he is no superficial virtuoso,’ he notes. ‘What sets him apart is his ability to delve deeply into the music and to establish a connection with it.’ Lanyi’s thoughtfully-crafted programme concludes with the character studies and atmospheric impressions of Debussy’s second book of Préludes.

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Ariel Lanyi piano

Wigmore Hall

At the age of 22, Richard Strauss traveled to Rome and Naples. He subsequently captured his impressions in a composition: "From Italy." He called this work a "symphonic fantasy"—it is no longer a symphony (despite its four movements), but it is not yet a symphonic poem either. The third movement, "On the Beach of Sorrento," unfolds a fascinating, almost impressionistic soundscape, unusual for Strauss. The composer spoke of a "mood picture," an interweaving of natural sounds (wind, water, birdcalls) with his own feelings.

Italy trip

Bochumer Symphoniker

Edward Nesbit’s works have been performed by many of the UK’s leading orchestras and ensembles. His new piece has been specially commissioned by FSO, supported by the Nigel Blake Celebration Fund, and is dedicated to the memory of Stephen Hicks, fellow composer and the orchestra’s former principal trumpet.

Respighi, Prokofiev, Hicks and Nesbit

Smith Square Hall

Two exciting young musicians are the stars of our seventh Friday concert : cellist Anastasia Kobekina and conductor Nil Venditti, making their debuts with the Beethoven Orchestra. The Turkish-Italian conductor Nil Venditti has selected a program of opulent, large-scale orchestral music, juxtaposing English and Italian works from the pre-World War II era: the festive Concert Overture by the recently rediscovered Grace Williams from 1932 and Ottorino Respighi's Feste Romane from 1928. Anastasia Kobekina has been the rising star of the cello scene in recent years.

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Beethoven Hall

William Scarrow, bass-baritone

Northwestern Bienen School of Music

Sesto Quatrini conducts the Orchestra of the Carlo Felice Foundation. Music by Ottorino Respighi and Alfredo Casella

Generazione 80

Carlo Felice Theater

JoAnn Falletta, the acclaimed conductor and longtime music director of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, leads the Juilliard Orchestra in a program that overflows with orchestral warmth and pastoral color.

Juilliard Orchestra Conducted by JoAnn Falletta

Lincoln Center

Renée Emiko Murphy, Harp

The Juilliard School

Just like the epic saying "When in Rome," you can expect an epic concert led by Marcelo Lehninger to make the audience feel like they are in Rome. Featuring the must-hear Italian composer Ottorino Resphigi's Pini di Roma or known as the Pines of Rome.

When in Rome

DeVos Performance Hall

»Illusion« and »Passion« are two basic prerequisites for the creation of music-historical milestones. Introduced by Erkki-Sven Tüür’s movements of the same name, which make excellent use of the string orchestra’s infinite textural potential, the musical arc stretches from Suite No. 3 from Respighi’s »Danze ed Arie antiche« – a combination of historical elements with the colorful splendor of the 20th century – to Haydn’s Symphony in F sharp minor.

Württemberg Chamber Orchestra Heilbronn / Herbert Schuch / Risto Joost

Elbphilharmonie Hamburg

Eastman School Symphony Orchestra 2026

Eastman Theatre

Jan Lisiecki, “perhaps the most ‘complete’ pianist of his age” (BBC Music Magazine), performs one of Mozart’s spellbinding piano concertos at the center of a deeply spiritual program that muses on the interplay of shadow and light. Returning to the SLSO podium, Hannu Lintu leads the orchestra through Wagner’s shimmering melodies, inspired by a holy relic; Samy Moussa’s visionary expression of timelessness and paradise in Elysium; and the mysticism and wonder of Respighi’s Church Windows.

From Mozart to Wagner

Powell Hall

The Campus String Ensemble is comprised of non-music major students, faculty members, staff, and alumni of the University of Michigan.

Campus Orchestra String Ensemble

Earl V. Moore Building

Bixby Kennedy is a winner of the 2024-2025 Eisenberg-Fried Concerto Competition.

MSM Symphony Orchestra conducted by George Manahan featuring Bixby Kennedy, clarinet

Manhattan School of Music

Music can transport a listener anywhere. Take a musical journey to the early 20th century with the Charleston Symphony inspired by American jazz and the beauty of Rome. At the height of his popularity (following the success of Rhapsody in Blue), George Gershwin tackled his most significant undertaking in the orchestral genre—his Piano Concerto. Pianist Maxim Lando, who last performed with the Charleston Symphony in 2024 to much acclaim, will return as guest pianist. A superbly talented musical leader and conductor, Ming Luke has made a name for himself, attracting worldwide audiences with performances of both symphonic and theatrical works.

Gershwin’s Piano Concerto

Gaillard Center

Pasculli was known as the “Paganini of the oboe”, and his Donizetti-inspired concerto pushes its soloist to the extremes. François Leleux, renowned for his flair and musicianship, is the work’s perfect advocate.

Sunset: Mozart, Respighi, Pasculli, Schubert

Five composers explore the chamber genre with stunning results, from Saint-Saëns’s spectacular duo for violin and harp, to Ravel’s concerto-like piece for harp, winds, and strings, to Jolivet’s magical, sonorous lamentation. A bountiful cast of artists combines to offer unrivaled sonic and artistic diversity.

Respighi and Ravel

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

Bella Italia

Granada Theatre

Feel the rhythm of the land and the spirit of the people in Pulse of the Earth—a vibrant evening of music inspired by the cultural heartbeat of distant places and deep traditions.

The evening begins with Ottorino Respighi’s Ancient Airs and Dances, Suite No. 3—a graceful nod to Renaissance Italy, where old melodies are reimagined with modern warmth and texture. Then, prepare to be mesmerized by guitarist Ben Diamond in Villa-Lobos’ Guitar Concerto, a rich, lyrical work that blends classical form with the earthy soul of Brazilian folk music.

Pulse of the Earth

Memorial University School of Music

Be transported through lush landscapes with Respighi’s The Pines of Rome. From playful moments in the Villa Borghese, to the moonlit serenity of the Janiculum, to the mystical sounds of the Appian Way at dawn, this is a captivating journey among the iconic pine trees of the Eternal City.

Respighi's The Pines of Rome

Salt Palace Convention Center

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

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

Mark Sparks is an American solo flutist, orchestral artist, teacher, and writer. He is the former Principal Flutist of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. During his tenure (2000-2021) he served under Music Directors Hans Vonk, David Robertson, and Stéphane Denève, and appeared as soloist with the orchestra numerous times. He has toured and performed with many orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, the Chicago, Dallas, Bergen Philharmonic, Detroit, Cincinnati, Houston, San Fancisco, and Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestras. Prior to his appointment in St. Louis, Sparks served as Associate Principal Flutist of the Baltimore Symphony, Principal Flute of the Canton, Memphis and San Antonio Symphony Orchestras, and began his professional career with the Caracas Philharmonic.

Mark Sparks, flute and Peter Henderson, piano, Guest Recital

560 Music Center

Evocazioni

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

Davide Alogna e Enrico Pace

Teatro La Fenice

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:
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- **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

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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

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

Semperoper Dresden

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

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!

Ottorino Respighi

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