Orchestra Lumos: A Bohemian Rhapsody

• Midori, violin

Alejandra Odgers — Toni alossaan ("Where are you going?")
Robert Schumann — Symphony No. 4 in D minor, Op. 120
Antonín Dvořák — Violin Concerto in A minor, Op. 53 (Midori, violin)

We open our season with bold statements – from the first notes of Robert Schumann's achingly romantic Fourth Symphony, the seeds of burgeoning passion and inexpressible joy are planted. Writing this work to his new young bride – whom he had finally married after an agonizing year-long struggle to get her father's permission to let the wedding go forward – he poured his whole self into this glorious music, running the field from tempestuous struggle to the explosion of joy at the end, in one of music's great creations.

The violin concerto by Antonín Dvořák is equally bold; a fervent bohemian rhapsody, interpreted by one of the most visionary artists, activists, educators, and virtuoso violinists of our time – the world renowned Midori. It is a joyous way to kick off our Orchestra Lumos season, and a program not to be missed!

This program will receive 2 performances: Saturday, October 14, and Sunday, October 15 at The Palace Theatre.

About Orchestra Lumos

Orchestra Lumos unites the passion and energy of the region's most talented musicians to create exhilarating experiences for audiences from all walks of life. Formerly known as Stamford Symphony, we’re expanding in multiple dimensions – bringing you more of the music you love throughout Fairfield County.

http://orchestralumos.org

About Midori, violin

https://www.gotomidori.com/