Name: Shostakovich Symphony No. 9, Featuring Virtuoso Cellist, Alexei Romanenko
Start: 2026-01-24T19:00:00-06:00
End: 2026-01-24T23:00:00-06:00
Location: Barbara W. Nelson Fine Arts Center

Shostakovich Symphony No. 9, Featuring Virtuoso Cellist, Alexei Romanenko

A compelling mix of light-hearted whimsy and profound depth, reflecting the complex dualities in Shostakovich’s life and compositions.
About this Event

The orchestra presents a concert of vivid contrasts, beginning with Milhaud’s playful Le boeuf sur le toit, then diving into the intensity of Shostakovich. The evening features virtuoso cellist Alexei Romanenko performing Shostakovich’s Cello Concerto No. 1, a piece celebrated for its emotional depth and technical demands. This concerto weaves brooding introspection with fiery passages, highlighting the cello’s expressive capabilities. The program concludes with Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 9, juxtaposing a seemingly light facade against complex undercurrents. This concert offers a compelling mix of light-hearted whimsy and profound depth, reflecting the complex dualities in Shostakovich’s life and compositions.

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