National Symphony Orchestra: Noseda conducts Rota & Borodin

Nino Rota — Ballet Suite from La Strada
Alexander Borodin — Symphony No. 2 in B minor
Alexander Borodin — "Polovtsian Dances" from Prince Igor

In his final concerts of the season, Music Director Gianandrea Noseda conducts the first NSO performances of Italian movie score composer Nino Rota’s Suite from Fellini's La Strada. Rota's ballet suite is paired with two works by 19th-century composer Alexander Borodin, whose evocative compositions were adapted for musical theater. Rota won an Academy Award® for The Godfather II score and Borodin was posthumously awarded a Tony Award® for the musical Kismet.

NSO ForeWords: Fri., June 3 at 7pm – Before your concert, join us in the Justice Forum at the REACH for fascinating stories behind the music led by WETA's John Banther. Each ForeWords lasts 30 minutes and is free and open to the public. Look for even more of these offerings throughout the season!

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