
Piano Festival: Kern Plays Rachmaninov
LOCATION
Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
PROGRAM
SERGEI RACHMANINOV
Moment Musical, Etude Tableaux and Polichinelle
SERGEI RACHMANINOV
Isle of the Dead
SERGEI RACHMANINOV
Piano Concerto No. 3
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. Olga Kern tackles the volcanic intensity of Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 3, framed by the composer’s haunting Isle of the Dead and Moment Musical, Etude Tableaux, and Polichinelle. 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:
- Rachmaninov fans
- Fans of Olga Kern
- People who enjoy piano
RPO Recommends…
Piano Festival Week 1 Program B: Douglas Plays Tchaikovsky
Piano Festival Week 2 Program A: Biss Plays Beethoven
Piano Festival Week 2 Program B: Hamelin Plays Brahms
Can’t get enough Rachmaninov? Join us for Makoto Ozone Plays Rhapsody in Blue (the RPO will perform Rachmaninov’s Symphony No. 2)
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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