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Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 4

6 concerts

Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 4, a Russian Romantic masterpiece composed 1877-1878, premiered in Moscow. Known for its powerful "Fate" motif, it explores an inexorable force. The symphony showcases brilliant orchestration, intense emotional depth, and incorporates Russian folk elements, marking a significant artistic breakthrough for Tchaikovsky. It was dedicated to his patroness, Nadezhda von Meck.

Tchaikovsky

79 concerts

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, a Russian Romantic composer from Votkinsk, is celebrated for his emotional intensity and melodic beauty. He masterfully blended Russian folk influences with Western traditions. His iconic works include the ballets Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, and The Sleeping Beauty, alongside the 1812 Overture and Piano Concerto No. 1. His compositions remain beloved globally.

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

92 concerts

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, a leading Maryland cultural institution, has performed at Baltimore’s Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall since 1982. Led by music director Marin Alsop, it’s known for acclaimed recordings, including Gershwin (Decca, 2010) and Bernstein (Naxos, 2017).

Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4

6 concerts

Symphony No. 4 in F minor, Op. 36, is a celebrated orchestral work by Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, composed between 1877 and 1878. Widely recognized for its emotional intensity and masterful orchestration, the piece represents a major turning point in his career and is famously structured around a central theme representing the power of fate.

Tchaikovsky's Fourth Symphony

2 concerts

Ken-David Masur

7 concerts

Leipzig-born Ken-David Masur, son of Kurt Masur, is a dynamic conductor. He served as Music Director of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and leads the Chicago Symphony's Civic Orchestra. Known for innovative programming and championing contemporary music, Masur earned a Grammy nomination for "Salon Buenos Aires" and founded the Chelsea Music Festival.

Zlatomir Fung

1 concert