The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra
Program for the Afternoon
Britten: Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, Op. 34
Prokofiev: Violin Concerto No. 2 in G minor, Op. 63
Liebermann: Frankenstein Waltzes
Prokofiev: Peter and the Wolf
It’s always extra-special when the RPO’s beloved concertmaster, Juliana Athayde,
performs as soloist. Hear her virtuosity in Prokofiev’s tender Second Violin Concerto. Also,
diabolic dances from Lowell Liebermann’s ballet Frankenstein. Plus, two works for children
of all ages: Benjamin Britten introduced generations of listeners to classical music with
his Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, spotlighting each section before bringing them
together in a shimmering climax. And Thomas Warfield, RIT’s Director of Dance,
enchants with his telling of Peter and
the Wolf.
Over the course of his 35-year career, Andreas Delfs has earned a stellar reputation as
one of the most respected conductors in the orchestra world. He is widely recognized as
both a successful, hands-on orchestra builder and as an imaginative and inspiring music
director. His passionate and dramatic interpretations of the late romantic repertoire with
orchestras in both North America and Europe have drawn critical acclaim, reflecting a
constantly evolving artistic maturity marked by the insight, depth and integrity he brings
to the podium.
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