ASO: Spano Conducts 'Scheherazade'
$30-$120
- Jae Hong Park, piano
- Robert Spano, conductor
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov — Scheherazade, Op. 35
Alexander Scriabin — Piano Concerto in F-sharp minor, Op. 20
A shipwreck, a young princess, the sea and Sinbad's ship—the many tales of 1001 Arabian Nights come to life in Rimsky-Korsakov's vivid symphonic poem Scheherazade. With sensuous violin solos standing in for the legendary storyteller, "Rimsky" weaves a sumptuous, richly hued tapestry. Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Music Director Laureate Robert Spano presents the young powerhouse Jae Hong Park, winner of the 2021 Busoni International Piano Competition, in a delightful rarity by Scriabin and opens the program with Sibelius' enigmatic Tapiola, a tone poem inspired by the fiercely rugged Scandinavian wilderness.
About Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO)
The ASO consistently affirms its position as one of America’s leading orchestras, educating and engaging through great musical performances featuring outstanding artists.
The Orchestra is known for the excellence of its live performances, renowned choruses, and its impressive list of GRAMMY® Award-winning recordings. The leading cultural organization in the Southeast, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra serves as the cornerstone for artistic development and music education in the region.
https://www.aso.orgAbout Jae Hong Park, piano
Pianist Jae Hong Park is praised for his mesmerizing virtuosity and astounding stage presence. Described as “fearless” and “meticulous” artist, Jae Hong has emerged as one of the most sought-after pianists of his generation with his triumph from 2021 Feruccio Busoni International Piano Competition, where he not only received the first prize but also four special prizes.
Also winner of the Gina Bachauer and the Cleveland International Piano Competition for Young Artists, he has won top prizes at the Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Masters Competition, Ettlingen International Competition and many others.