Pictures at an Exhibition with Christopher Dragon

Description
Promenade with the Colorado Symphony through the gallery of one of the most celebrated and colorful works in the symphonic catalogue: Ravel’s famous orchestration of Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition. From its regal opening to its majestic finale, Mussorgsky’s work is a perennial favorite characterized by immersions into the worlds of its various paintings.

Before intermission, experience Brahms’ intimate and autumnal Second Piano Concerto with up-and-coming soloist Albert Cano Smit. Brahms’ work, a showcase of a composer at the peak of his powers, tells a story so monumental it stretched the concerto genre from the customary three movements to four. Don't miss a rising star make an impressively mature debut in a work showcasing soloist and orchestra alike.

Featured Artists
Christopher Dragon, conductor
Albert Cano Smit, piano

Repertoire
BERLIOZ Rákóczy March
BRAHMS Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-flat major, Op. 83*
—INTERMISSION—
MUSSORGSKY Pictures at an Exhibition (arr. Ravel)

*feat. Albert Cano Smit

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