Great Russian composers are taking over this week’s Symphonies of Iowa! The Des Moines Symphony’s guest pianist Lise de la Salle is one of classical music’s most exciting young artists. Experience the thrill of hearing Rachmaninoff’s glorious, lyrical Second Piano Concerto performed by this rising star. This all-Russian program concludes with Borodin’s exhilarating Polovtsian Dances, but first, you’ll hear two contrasting portrayals of Romeo & Juliet. Shakespeare’s classic tale of star-crossed lovers is brought to vivid, symphonic life by Prokofiev’s passionate ballet and Tchaikovsky’s sweeping Overture Fantasy. Tune in Sunday, March 5th at 4 p.m. and again on Monday, March 6th at 7 p.m. for this Symphonies of Iowa broadcast!
PROGRAM
TCHAIKOVSKY - Romeo & Juliet (Overture Fantasy)
RACHMANINOFF - Piano Concerto No. 2
PROKOFIEV - Music from Romeo & Juliet
BORODIN - Polovtsian Dances from Prince Igor
FEATURING
Lise de la Salle, piano
Joseph Giunta, Music Director and Conductor
