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Program Notes: Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1

Program Notes: Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1

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For some listeners, Tchaikovsky’s evergreen Piano Concerto No. 1 is overplayed and overwrought. For others, it never fails to thrill with its embraceable tunes and striking rhythmic flourish. No, Tchaikovsky wasn’t subtle, and this piece is supercharged with pulsating sentiment. Meanwhile, the music of English composer William Walton is seldom heard in American concert halls, so a performance of his Belshazzar’s Feast is a treat. This brilliant cantata for orchestra, chorus and baritone soloist is based on the Book of Daniel and Psalm 137 that results in an epic, dramatic showstopper.

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Masterworks 8 of the 24/25 Season
Performances Feb 22 & 23, 2025

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