Yannick Nézet-Séguin Conductor
Dorothea Röschmann Soprano
Matthias Goerne Baritone
The Westminster Symphonic Choir
     Joe Miller Director

Mozart Symphony No. 40
Brahms A German Requiem

Brahms called this his "Human Requiem." He affirms a universal message of hope with some of his most glorious music as Yannick continues his exploration of the great requiems.

Vladimir Jurowski Conductor

Shostakovich Symphony No. 7 ("Leningrad")

Jurowski leads the massive symphonic forces of Shostakovich's "Leningrad"—the composer's powerful tribute to his beloved hometown under siege.

Robin Ticciati Conductor
Arabella Steinbacher Violin

Beethoven Violin Concerto
Sibelius Symphony No. 2

The youthful Robin Ticciati, already featured on the world's greatest stages, leads Sibelius's sweeping Second Symphony in his Philadelphia Orchestra debut. The elegance and beauty of Arabella Steinbacher's musicianship is featured in Beethoven's soaring Violin Concerto.

Nicola Luisotti Conductor
Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg Violin

Bach/arr. Stokowski Chaconne,
   from Partita No. 2 for solo violin
Shostakovich Violin Concerto No. 1
Rimsky-Korsakov Sheherazade

The luminous orchestration of Sheherazade spins an ages-old Arabian tale. And an audience favorite since her Philadelphia Orchestra debut at age 10, Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg performs the daring Shostakovich Violin Concerto No. 1, in Luisotti's Philadelphia Orchestra debut.

Gilbert Varga Conductor
Yefim Bronfman Piano

Mendelssohn Hebrides Overture
Bartók Piano Concerto No. 2
Stravinsky Petrushka

Stravinsky's virtuosic score colorfully illustrates the charming tale of a puppet that comes to life and falls in love. Bronfman takes on the towering Bartók Second Piano Concerto, a demanding work for soloist and orchestra alike.

Charles Dutoit Conductor
Maurizio Pollini Piano
     The Philadelphia Singers Chorale
David Hayes Music Director

Beethoven Overture to
     The Creatures of Prometheus
Chopin Piano Concerto No. 1
Ravel Daphnis and Chloé (complete)

In his only American orchestral appearance this season, legendary master Maurizio Pollini honors Maestro Dutoit in an epic season finale. The sensual music of Ravel's Daphnis and Chloé brings a crescendo to the celebration of our revered Maestro. Only in Philadelphia!