NSO: Michael Tilson Thomas conducts Mozart & Brahms
$15-$100 (student, military, young professional discounts available)
- Orion Weiss, piano
- Michael Tilson Thomas, conductor
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — Piano Concerto No. 12 in A major, K. 414
Johannes Brahms — Piano Quartet No. 1 in G minor, Op. 25 (arr. Arnold Schoenberg)
Superstar maestro, composer, and Kennedy Center Honoree Michael Tilson Thomas makes a grand return conducting Olly Wilson's Shango Memory, inspired by the Nigerian god of thunder, and Brahms' beautiful Piano Quartet. Orion Weiss, regarded as a "brilliant pianist" by The New York Times, makes his anticipated NSO debut performing Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 12.
Performances on November 16 & 18.
About Orion Weiss, piano
One of the most sought-after soloists of his generation, Orion Weiss is widely regarded as a "brilliant pianist" (The New York Times) with "powerful technique and exceptional insight" (The Washington Post). With a warmth to his playing that outwardly reflects his engaging personality, he has dazzled audiences with his passionate, lush sound and has performed with dozens of orchestras across North America.
https://www.orionweiss.com/About Michael Tilson Thomas, conductor
Concert Hall at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
2700 F St NWWashington, DC 20566
United States
https://www.kennedy-center.org/visit/exploring-our-spaces/concert-hall/