Hsing-ay Hsu, Piano  |   Ravel -  Menuet Antique | Daniel Kellogg -  Rush for Chamber Orchestra

Beethoven -  Piano Concerto No. 4 | Brahms -  Symphony No. 4

The opening concert of Maestro Z’s second season with SOA is filled with music that reminisces the past just as much as it celebrates music’s progress forward. One of Ravel’s earliest works, Menuet Antique, will surprise listeners with colorful musical writing blending old 18th century music styles with Ravel’s characteristic French styling. Just like Ravel’s era of French music, one of our nation’s most prominent young composers, Daniel Kellogg, is making his mark on the classical music world as one of America’s most prolific living composers. His exciting piece, Rush for Chamber Orchestra, is sure to thrill you as it moves quickly through the air. The serene and intimate Piano Concerto No. 4 is the perfect complement, featuring the brilliant pianist Hsing-ay Hsu, who is known for her amazing artistry and sublime sound. Brahms’ Symphony No. 4, a classical masterpiece, finishes the program with a work that some say reflects Brahms’ life.