Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 4: UMD Symphony Orchestra
Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 4: UMD Symphony Orchestra
About the Event
David Neely, music director
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s fourth symphony came after a great deal of turmoil in the composer’s personal life. Despair, depression and divorce were hallmarks of the period, and the composition that resulted contains echoes of these experiences. However, despite Tchaikovsky’s relatively pessimistic view of the role of fate in life, not all hope is lost. The beginning movements of melancholia give way to brighter perspectives, roaring to a euphoric conclusion that shows that—regardless of his experiences—Tchaikovsky was determined to be happy.
This performance also features Arturo Márquez’s scintillating Danzón No. 2 and Maurice Ravel’s lush, mythical ballet, Daphnis et Chloé.
Program
Arturo Márquez: Danzón No. 2
Maurice Ravel: Daphnis and Chloé Suite No. 2
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4 in F Minor
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.
