August 6, 2023: Joshua Bell + Mahler 1

The Elements Suite for Violin and Orchestra Jennifer Higdon (b. 1962) Jessie Montgomery (b. 1981) Kevin Puts (b. 1972) I’m so excited to have the opportunity to premiere my new commissions project, The Elements. The idea for this unique endeavor was born during...

July 30, 2023: Schumann’s Piano Concerto

Cantus Arcticus, Op. 61 (1974) Einojuhani Rautavaara (1928-2016) Einojuhani Rautavaara (1928-2016), often regarded as the most significant Finnish composer since Jean Sibelius, charted a long and shape-shifting compositional career. He was always a free spirit, drawn...

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