DVOŘÁK SYMPHONY NO. 8
APR 26 & 27 | Music Hall
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Optimistic and lyrical music, Dvořák’s Symphony No. 8 is filled with fanfares and dances.
Program
SHOSTAKOVICH: Festive Overture
SHOSTAKOVICH: Cello Concerto No. 1
DVOŘÁK: Symphony No. 8
Artists
Katharina Wincor, conductor
Sheku Kanneh-Mason, cello
Venue
Music HallConcert Duration
Approximately 90 minutes, including intermissionSeries
Friday Evening & Saturday Evening B
What's Interesting
Dvořák’s Symphony No. 8 is filled with optimistic and lyrical music, leading to a finale of fanfares and dances. Conductor Katharina Wincor, who led the May Festival's 2022 production of Candide, returns to Music Hall and welcomes cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason, our 2024 MAC Music Innovator, for Shostakovich's raw and rhythmic first Cello Concerto.
Pre-Concert Talk: Daniel Wiley
Join us 1 hour before concert start time for a pre-concert talk with CSO assitant conductor Daniel Wiley diving into the cultural context of Dvořák and Shostakovich's work.
We believe that great music is for everyone, regardless of your budget. This concert is eligible for Pay What You Wish Pricing, as well as other discounts. To learn more visit Music for All.
Sponsors
CSO Season
Sponsor
IDEA Series
Sponsor
Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
Encore Sponsor
The apprearance of Sheku Kanneh-Mason is made possible by the Vicky and Rick Reynolds Fund for Diverse Artists.
Pre-Concert Talks are made possible by an endowed gift from Melody Sawyer Richardson.