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4 days ago · However, he was now a different composer. In its lush melodic writing and sumptuous orchestration, the Concerto drew rapturous responses from audiences and critics. But its language consciously eschewed the ill-fated 1897 Symphony’s more motivically cryptic and formally daring qualities.
May 2, 2024 · Written in 1940 as one of his last compositions, the piece almost feels like a reflection of Rachmaninoff’s life as a composer. Throughout the work he quotes some of his earlier compositions, including his Third Symphony and, very prominently, All-Night Vigil.
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3 days ago · Franz Liszt was a Hungarian pianist and composer who lived in the 19th century. He was known for his flamboyant performing style, which included dramatic gestures and virtuosic flourishes. Liszt’s technical ability on the piano was unparalleled, and he pushed the boundaries of what was possible with the instrument.
May 18, 2024 · Rachmaninoff was living in the United States, torn from his Russian routes, when he composed the Symphonic Dances, reflecting on his youthful loves and exorcising his demons. With this piece, the composer took his revenge on his critics.
May 10, 2024 · 7:30 PM. Wharton Center for Performing Arts. This event has passed. See all upcoming events. The season finale opens with a piece by LSO Composer-In-Residence and a Piano Concerto featuring Gilmore Young Artist, Harmony Zhu. We close our 94th season with the sonorous and romantic Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No. 3 in A minor.
1 day ago · Sure, it's a flashy showpiece for piano, but Kirill Gerstein says, "If you dig deeper, it's also a sincere expression straight from the heart." On today's show, hear Kirill Gerstein play Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2 with conductor Hannu Lintu leading the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra.
May 11, 2024 · Praised as “especially impressive” and “a thoughtful, sensitive performer” who“balanced lyrical warmth and crisp clarity” (Tommasini– The New York Times ), pianist Zhu Wang was awarded First Prize in the 2020 Young Concert Artists Susan Wadsworth International Auditions.
