Stravinsky & Shostakovich

He ultimately became the greatest symphonic voice of the 20th century, but 19-year-old Shostakovich was a “precocious” composer, with his First Symphony causing a sensation. People fought to hear its premiere. It anticipates the characteristics that mark his later creations, too -- it’s cheeky, brash, vigorous, full of rhythmic drive. A wonderfully contrasting voice is Ibert’s charming Concerto, masterfully performed by our renowned flute soloist.

You may also like the following events from Oregon Symphony:

• Next month, 27th September, 07:30 pm, Tchaikovsky & Strauss in Portland
• This October, 3rd October, 06:30 pm, Symphony-in-60: Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No. 2 in Portland
• This October, 21st October, 07:30 pm, M. Ward with the Oregon Symphony in Portland

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