This weekend’s first subscription concert at the Oregon Symphony is pretty much a must-see/hear. There’s a terrific piece of Dvorak – his Symphonic Variations – that I’ll bet you’ve never heard live before (and maybe not even on a recording) – but which is both totally charming and an orchestral showpiece. Then there’s the Rachmaninoff Second Piano Concerto, which I never grow tired of hearing, which was played absolutely stunningly today at rehearsal by substitute pianist Valentina Lisitsa. Amazing – she plays with no apparent effort, but with great clarity and power. Make sure you come hear her play this piece! Last is the iconic Also Sprach Zarathustra by Richard Strauss. There’s stunning virtuosity on display all around, and it gives a chance to hear our orchestra 2.0 in all its glory. If you want better seats, availability is best for Sunday and Monday.
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