Week of Events
Annapolis Symphony Opens Season with Mixed Fare
As its season opener Oct. 4-6, the Annapolis Symphony will play an eclectic mix of old and new music. Tania León’s 2022 work Pasajes will be followed by Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 23, featuring soloist Brian Ganz. The second half of the program, conducted by artistic director José-Luis Novo, comprises two symphonies: Bruckner’s Third (second […]
Milwaukee Gets ‘Romantic’ over Bruckner’s Birthday
In celebration of Bruckner’s 200th birthday, the Milwaukee Symphony will present the composer’s Fourth Symphony, the Romantic, with Ken-David Masur on the podium. The first half of this Oct. 4-5 program comprises Clarice Assad’s Nhanderú and Mahler’s Songs of a Wayfarer, featuring bass-baritone Dashon Burton. https://www.mso.org/concerts/bruckners-fourth-symphony/62509/
Oregon Commissions New Cello Concerto
The world premiere of a new cello concerto by composer-in-residence Andy Akiho will be given Oct. 5-7 by Jeffrey Zeigler soloing with the Oregon Symphony. David Danzmayr also conducts Brahm’ Symphony No. 2. https://www.orsymphony.org/concerts-tickets/2425/brahms-second-symphony-moments-in-light-and-darkness/?performanceId=5838
Scotland Inspires Spokane Program
In a themed program called “Scotland the Brave” on Oct. 5-6, the Spokane Symphony under James Lowe will play three works inspired by that country. First is Scottish composer Aileen Sweeney’s glimmering Glisk, followed by Christoper Rouse’s Celtic-flavored Flute Concerto (featuring Julia Pyke). The program ends with Mendelssohn’s Scottish Symphony No. 3. https://foxtheaterspokane.org/event/masterworks-2-scotland-the-brave/
Omaha Unearths Rare Bass Concerto
The Omaha Symphony will play Giovanni Bottesini’s rarely heard Bass Concerto on Oct. 6, with principal bass Nate Olson as soloist. The program also includes Beethoven’s Symphony No. 8, with music director Ankush Kumar Bahl conducting. https://www.omahasymphony.org/concerts/symphony-joslyn-1-beethoven-8
