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Program
Pyotr Tchaikovsky: The Tempest: Fantasy—Overture, op.18
Pyotr Tchaikovsky: Variations on a Rococo Theme, op. 33
Igor Stravinsky: Petrushka
Description
This program of infectious melodies and vivid harmonies of two Russian masters includes Tchaikovsky's work inspired by Shakespeare's magical last play, The Tempest, and his Variations on a Rococo Theme, plus Stravinsky's ballet about a puppet come to life at a country fair, Petrushka.
Featured performers:
Grant Park Orchestra
Hans Graf, Conductor
Alban Gerhardt, Cello