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Sibelius, Higdon, and Bartók
Presented by California Symphony
- Date: -
- Location: Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Drive
Walnut Creek, California 94596 - Introduction: Featuring works that premiered in the U.S.
PROGRAM CONDUCTED BY DONATO CABRERA
Jean Sibelius - The Oceanides
Jennifer Hidgdon - Cello Concerto (Julian Schwarz, cello)
Béla Bartók - Concerto for Orchestra
WHAT'S INTERESTING ABOUT THIS CONCERT
- American Connections: All three works were premiered in the United States, a fitting nod as the nation marks its 250th anniversary and reflects on artistic ties across continents and generations.
- Northern California Premiere of Jennifer Higdon's Cello Concerto: This performance marks the Northern California premiere of American Composer Jennifer Higdon's Cello Concerto, written for and performed by American Cellist Julian Schwarz.
- Sibelius's The Oceanides: Jean Sibelius composed The Oceanides on his only trip to America, where it was praised as "the finest evocation of the sea."
- Bartók's Concerto for Orchestra: Béla Bartók's Concerto for Orchestra showcases the full ensemble, with each section treated in a soloistic and virtuosic manner. The work highlights the orchestra itself across all five movements.
- Dynamic Musical Arc: From Sibelius's ocean-inspired soundscape to Higdon's contemporary voice and Bartók's energetic finale, this concert unfolds as a continuous journey through orchestral storytelling.
approx. 1 hour 55 minutes, with one 20-minute intermission
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