Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4

PROGRAM

BEETHOVEN: Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 61
TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No. 4 in F minor, Op. 36

ABOUT THE SHOW

Music Director Eric Jacobsen leads your Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra in a thrilling program filled with passion, virtuosity, and emotional intensity. Concertmaster Rimma Bergeron-Langlois takes center stage in Beethoven’s monumental Violin Concerto, a masterpiece that forever transformed the violin concerto with its lyrical beauty, elegance, and symphonic scale. Revered as one of the greatest concertos ever written, Beethoven’s work demands both technical brilliance and profound artistry. After intermission, the orchestra unleashes the emotional power of Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4. The symphony explores themes of fate, struggle, and triumph withsweeping melodies and drama. From its famous opening brass fanfare to its exhilarating finale, Tchaikovsky’s Fourth remains one of the most thrilling audience favorites in the classical music canon. This is orchestral music at its most passionate, powerful, and unforgettable.

PERFORMANCE NOTES

CONDUCTOR: Eric Jacobsen, conductor
VIOLIN: Rimma Bergeron-Langlois, violin
RUN TIME: 1 Hour and 40 Minutes + 1 Intermission per concert

PRE-CONCERT TALKS

Enhance your concert experience by joining us one hour before each performance for a free pre-concert talk in Steinmetz Hall. Discover the stories behind the music, hear insights from the artists bringing it to life, and enjoy the opportunity to ask questions before the performance begins. 

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