Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No.4 bursts into life with the thunderous power of brass, setting a dramatic stage for the composer’s exploration of fate.
Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No.1 offers a charming counterpoint, as Benjamin Grosvenor’s virtuosity infuses the playful and expressive dialogue between piano and orchestra.
The concert begins with Akimenko’s celestial lullaby, a hidden jewel of Ukrainian music that shines with ethereal beauty.