ASO: Mozart & Brahms

• David Coucheron, violin
• Zhenwei Shi, viola
• Nathalie Stutzmann, conductor

Join music director Nathalie Stutzmann and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra for an evening in old Vienna, featuring two iconic works by Brahms. The charmed Variations on a Theme by Haydn takes you into the composer's boundless imagination as he weaves evermore inventive ideas around a single tune (not actually by Haydn). The program closes with a journey through the passion and poetry of a great Romantic symphony. In between, Maestro Stutzmann shines a spotlight on the nuanced artistry of Atlanta Symphony Orchestra principal players, with concertmaster David Coucheron and principal violist Zhenwei Shi taking center-stage for Mozart's brilliant Sinfonia Concertante in E-flat.

Performances on April 4 & 5.

This concert is part of the German Romantics Festival.

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.

About David Coucheron, violin

https://www.facebook.com/CoucheronDavid/

About Zhenwei Shi, viola

Zhenwei Shi has performed as a solo violist and chamber musician at prestigious venues such as Buckingham Palace, Wigmore Hall, Royal Festival Hall and Shanghai Concert Hall. Since 2018, he has frequently played with the San Francisco Symphony and Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Zhenwei Shi was appointed by maestro Robert Spano as Principal Viola of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in 2018.

About Nathalie Stutzmann, conductor

https://nathaliestutzmann.com/