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Classics Concerts

Artists, dates, times, locations and programs are subject to change.

2007-2008 Season

CLASSICS XI

RUSSIAN BRILLIANCE

Mozart's spirited and melodic 21st Piano Concerto stands as one of his most popular. Masterful pianist Terrence Wilson joins the NMSO for this gem from the world's most prolific musical genius. When it premiered in Leningrad in 1937, Dmitri Shostakovich's dramatic and triumphant 5th Symphony received a 40-minute ovation. Embodying conflict and emotions that reflect the Stalinist era during which it was written, it is arguably the most popular work of a composer often referred to as the last great symphonist.

May 16, 2008, 8 pm, at Popejoy Hall. Click here for tickets.
May 17, 2008, 6 pm, at Popejoy Hall. Click here for tickets.
May 18, 2008, 2 pm, at NHCC. Click here for tickets.

Performers
Steven Smith, Conductor
Terrence Wilson, piano

Program Notes

Program
Mozart, Piano Concerto No. 21
Shostakovich, Symphony No. 5