Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6: Masterworks

Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6: Masterworks

“I love it as I have never loved any one of my musical offspring before,” Tchaikovsky said of his Symphony No. 6, “Pathetique.” Is the tender, beautiful work a declaration of forbidden love? Tchaikovsky died just 10 days after he conducted the premiere in 1893. Barber’s lyrical Violin Concerto is in the hands of international award-winning violinist Stella Chen, and the evening begins with a meditative arrangement of Valentin Silvestrov’s Prayer for Ukraine. Earl Lee conducts.

Bonus! For every Masterworks concert, Michael Francis has personally chosen a surprise “mystery piece” to enhance the live experience. What will it be this weekend?

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Sinfonía Numero 6 de Tchaikovsky

“Me encanta como nunca antes había amado a ninguno de mis descendientes musicales”, dijo Tchaikovsky sobre su Sinfonía Numero 6, “Patética”. ¿Es la tierna y bella obra una declaración de amor prohibido? Tchaikovsky murió apenas 10 días después de dirigir el estreno en 1893. El Concierto Lírico para Violín de Barber está en manos de la violinista premiada internacionalmente Stella Chen, y la velada comienza con un arreglo meditativo de la Oración por Ucrania de Valentin Silvestrov. Earl Lee dirige.

¡”Prima – Bonus”! Para cada concierto de Masterworks, Michael Francis ha elegido personalmente una “pieza misteriosa” sorpresa para mejorar la experiencia en vivo. ¿Qué será este fin de semana?

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.

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Get the real story behind the composers and their music, straight from the conductor and guest soloists. Starts one hour before each Masterworks concert in the theater. Included free with each concert ticket. 

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