TCHAIKOVSKY’S SIXTH SYMPHONY
It would be difficult to determine which of Tchaikovsky’s symphonies is his best, but music director Steven Amundson would argue that it is his Sixth. The composer himself proclaimed “it’s the best thing I ever composed or will ever compose.” Labeled the “Pathetique” symphony by the composer’s brother, this work is infused with incredible depth of feeling, turbulence, dance, beauty, and drama. This piece – Tchaikovsky’s last – encapsulates his life of inner turmoil and soulful existence.
The MSO will begin this concert with a fantastic work by American composer, Christopher Theofinidis. Rainbow Body is based on a hauntingly beautiful melody by 12th century writer and philosopher and composer, Hildegard von Bingen. We are also pleased to feature one of our own – MSO tuba player, Perry Brennan – in Ralph Vaughan Williams’ tuneful Concerto for Tuba and Orchestra.