Piano Festival: Douglas Plays Tchaikovsky
LOCATION
Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
ARTISTS
ANDREAS DELFS, CONDUCTOR
BARRY DOUGLAS, PIANO
PROGRAM
PYOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY
Selections from The Seasons
PYOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY
Francesca da Rimini
PYOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY
Piano Concerto No. 1
DESCRIPTION
The first weekend of our Piano Festival launches with two nights of Romantic firepower from legendary pianists. Andreas Delfs leads the orchestra in two unique programs spotlighting towering works by Rachmaninov and Tchaikovsky. Barry Douglas brings heroic sweep to Tchaikovsky’s iconic Piano Concerto No. 1, framed by selections from The Seasons and Francesca da Rimini. Each evening offers a distinct program, revealing the passion, drama, and virtuosic brilliance that make these composers and these pianists truly unforgettable.
This concert is especially for:
- Tchaikovsky fans
- People who enjoy piano
RPO Recommends…
Piano Festival Week 1 Program A: Kern Plays Rachmaninov
Piano Festival Week 2 Program A: Biss Plays Beethoven
Piano Festival Week 2 Program B: Hamelin Plays Brahms
The Nutcracker with Rochester City Ballet
Juliana Plays Piazzolla’s Four Seasons (the RPO will perform Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 1)
PRE-CONCERT ACTIVITIES
PRE-CONCERT CHAT: Hear from Maestro Andreas Delfs and moderator Julia Figueras as they discuss the evening’s program. The 30 minute pre-concert chat in Kodak Hall starts at 6:30 PM. Learn more about pre-concert chats here.
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