Edward Gardner and Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances

The viola takes the spotlight with Antoine Tamestit, one of its most prestigious defenders. He will be soloist in British composer William Walton’s Viola Concerto, one of a handful of concertos for this instrument. Also on the program: the shimmering Symphonic Dances by Rachmaninoff, conducted by Edward Gardner whose finesse has made his finesse.

Artists
Antoine Tamestit, Viola

Program
Britten, Sinfonia da requiem, op. 20
Walton, Viola Concerto
Rachmaninov, Symphonic dances, op. 45

Pre-concert: November 9, 7pm / November 10, 1:30pm

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