Program
Celebrate the power of women. Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade shimmers with intrigue as the clever sultana saves her own life through storytelling. Romanian British pianist Alexandra Dariescu – a champion of female composers – performs Clara Schumann’s Piano Concerto, which she finished by age 16 at a time when women simply did not compose. Rounding out the program is Bartok’s The Miraculous Mandarin Suite, a thrilling adventure into the dark side of power. All led by guest conductor JoAnn Falletta, music director of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, a multiple Grammy winner and a pioneer for women in conducting.
Béla Bartók
(1881-1945)
The Miraculous Mandarin Suite, Op. 19 ♫
Clara Wieck Schumann
(1819-1896)
Edited Kile Smith
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra in A minor, Op. 7 ♪
I. Allegro maestoso
II. Romanze: Andante non troppo, con grazia
III. Finale: Allegro non troppo
Alexandra Dariescu plays the Steinway Piano from the Music Gallery, exclusive agents for Steinway & Sons.
– Intermission –
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
(1844-1908)
Scheherazade, Op. 35
1. The Sea and Sinbad’s Ship
2. The Tale of Prince Kalendar
3. The Young Prince and the Princess
4. The Festival at Bagdad; The Sea; The Ship Goes to Pieces on a Rock
♫ Music represented by Boosey & Hawkes, Inc.
♪ Music represented by Theodore Presser, Co. for Hildegard Music Publishing
Program Notes
Author Kurt Loft, freelance writer and former music critic for The Tampa Tribune, provides detailed and informative program notes about the pieces on this program. Click here to read online.
Printable Program Notes
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Audio Program Notes
Interview with JoAnn Falleta
Legendary conductor JoAnn Falletta and TFO Assistant Conductor Chelsea Gallo sit down together to tell the inspiring stories of strong women.
On the Blog
“Rediscovering and sharing incredible music composed by women … is vital for creating a fairer world.” –Pianist Alexandra Dariescu
Read more from our inspiring guest artist for Clara Schumann’s Piano Concerto, today on the TFO Blog. Click here to read the blog.
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