Stravinsky's Petrushka: UMD Symphony Orchestra • IN-PERSON
Stravinsky's Petrushka: UMD Symphony Orchestra • IN-PERSON
ABOUT THE EVENT
David Neely, music director
Igor Stravinsky’s Petrushka is a vibrant symphony in three movements based on a ballet that tells the captivating tale of a tragic yet endearing puppet. Brought to life by a magician, Petrushka is burdened by human emotions and falls in love with a beautiful ballerina doll. This love is not reciprocated, and Petrushka is confronted with jealousy and rage, ultimately leading to his demise. Laden with Russian folk tunes and bursting with charisma, the orchestration of Petrushka effortlessly captures the puppet’s folly and the carnival in which the story takes place.
Also on the program are the Overture to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s iconic Le nozze di Figaro and Erich Wolfgang Korngold’s Violin Concerto, featuring School of Music Professor James Stern as soloist.
PROGRAM
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Overture to Le nozze di Figaro
Erich Wolfgang Korngold: Violin Concerto
James Stern, violin
Igor Stravinsky: Petrushka (1947)
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ABOUT THE UMD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Through its committed and polished performances under the baton of David Neely, UMSO is dedicated to the power of musical communication. In its repertoire, the orchestra explores the intersection between traditional symphonic masterworks and marginalized works from various eras, with many programs featuring composers of diverse backgrounds.