American cellist Julian Schwarz performs Bruch’s Kol Nidrei and Tchaikovsky’s Variations on a Rococo Theme. Although Bruch himself was not Jewish, his haunting and evocative Kol Nidrei was inspired by two traditional Hebrew melodies and his friendships with Jewish musicians.

Inspired by Mozart, Tchaikovsky’s Variations on a Rococo Theme could not be more of a contrast with its early 18th century dance themes.

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Beethoven’s Pastoral

Catalina Foothills High School

Fresh start, fresh sound. Led by Michelle Merrill, this program kicks off the new year with music that feels bright and full of possibility. There’s the youthful spark of Felix Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 1, written when he was just a teenager, alongside the gentle sunrise of Edvard Grieg’s Morning Mood and the simple, heartfelt beauty of Aaron Copland’s Shaker Melody. Then Jessie Montgomery’s Starburst brings a jolt of energy — fast, vibrant and full of life. At the center of it all, TFO cellist David Bender takes the spotlight in Max Bruch’s Kol Nidrei, a deeply expressive work that unfolds with quiet intensity. This concert is the perfect way to reset and recharge.

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6 - 7 Jan, 2027

New Beginnings · Florida Orchestra

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8 - 9 Nov, 2025

Beethoven’s Pastoral · Tucson Symphony Orchestra

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