Rach & Bartok
Lean, moody, and melancholic… here in the Third Symphony you find the ‘other’ Rachmaninoff. The composer presents melodies that do not burst into heart-wrenching flights but toy around the edges of Expressionism, and a curiously inventive structure that both defies and follows traditional norms. We're introduced to Serbian composer Isadora Źebeljan and her suite for orchestra that offers a metamorphosis to themes from Mozart's opera The Magic Flute.
German conductor Christian Reif has quickly established a reputation for his natural musicality, technical command and leadership as an engaging communicator and outstanding orchestra builder. San Francisco Chronicle has written: “Reif is a remarkable talent... a conductor of considerable stature, and everything felt like the work of a significant musical artist.”
Concert Program:
Belá BARTÓK: Violin Concerto No. 2
Sergei RACHMANINOFF: Symphony No. 3
Christian Reif, conductor
Alexi Kenney, violin