Our second Classics concert partners with the Paderewski Festival in Paso Robles to bring famed Polish-Canadian pianist, Janina Fialkowska, to San Luis Obispo, to perform Paderewski’s Piano Concerto in A minor.  A work inspired by the concertos of contemporaries – Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov and Shostakovich – the second movement, is a beautiful song to life. Mozart’s Overture to the Magic Flute begins this concert, with the famed opening three chords signifying Sarastro banging on the door. We celebrate the 100th anniversary year of Modest Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition with the famous orchestrated version by Maurice Ravel.  This work has come to symbolize the great Russian tradition as well as Ravel’s expert orchestration. From the opening Promenade music heard on the trumpet to the bold brass theme that opens the final movement the Great Gate of Kiev.  A work of multiple components with walking or “promenade” music in between nine fully executed movements, as the composer takes us on a musical journey of great art. We will also feature a world premiere from local composer Stefan Podell.

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Classics Ii: Paderewski Gala

Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo

Inspired by Russian legends of nocturnal revels, Night on a Bald Mountain depicts a fiery witch's sabbath and was inspiration for Walt Disney's 1940 animated film Fantasia. Dvořák's Symphony No. 8 dwells in a sunny, pastoral world filled with Bohemian folk melodies, rustic peasant dances, and lamenting nostalgia. Ying Li brings her "graceful, lyrical" (Cleveland Classical) strengths to Beethoven's First Piano Concerto, a work of youthful brilliance.

Alexander conducts Dvořák

Hult Center for the Performing Arts

Join us for a captivating afternoon of music and inspiration at the "Platinum: Pictures" concert, marking the grand finale of the 20th Anniversary PLATINUM Season at the Sammons Center for the Arts. This unique performance, scheduled for May 19th from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, is a celebration of the synergy between visual arts and orchestral music, offered to the public free of charge.

The concert will feature the combined talents of the YPO, DSE, Sinfonietta, and Philharmonic, presenting a program that draws its inspiration from the visual arts to create an auditory tapestry that is as vivid as it is enchanting. The program includes Valerie Coleman's "Umoja," Nancy Van de Vate's "Concerto for Harp" featuring the talented Rebecca Scherschell, and the iconic "Pictures at an Exhibition" by Mussorgsky-Ravel, promising an afternoon of unforgettable musical journeys.

This event is hosted by the New Texas Symphony Orchestra, known for its commitment to bringing innovative and engaging musical experiences to the community. The concert will take place at the Moody Performance Hall, located at 2520 Flora St., Dallas, TX, ensuring an accessible and inviting venue for all attendees.

Whether you're a long-time classical music enthusiast or looking for a unique way to spend your afternoon, "Platinum: Pictures" offers a perfect blend of visual art inspiration and orchestral beauty. Don't miss this free event that celebrates the power of music to evoke and enhance our appreciation of the arts. For more details, visit the event's website at https://ntso.org/concerts/platinum-pictures.

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