Three Voices of the 20th Century

If you appreciate classical music spanning various moods and styles, this concert offers a journey through the 20th century. Leonard Slatkin conducts the OFGC in a program featuring three distinct composers, each with a unique voice. Violinist Cho-Liang Lin takes center stage with Samuel Barber’s Violin Concerto, known for its lyrical charm and demanding finale. The program also includes Albéniz’s Corpus Christi in Seville, arranged by Arbós, before concluding with the sweeping emotional landscape of Rachmaninoff’s Second Symphony. The evening balances technical brilliance with expressive depth, offering moments to savor intricate detail and broad, stirring melodies. It’s a chance to hear familiar works alongside a less commonly performed orchestration, all brought to life by skilled musicians. Whether you come with friends or alone, the music invites reflection and quiet admiration. This concert suits anyone who enjoys rich, melodic storytelling through orchestral sound.