Sunday, October 21, 2018, at 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
San Francisco Symphony
201 Van Ness Ave,
San Francisco, California
Under the baton of Valery Gergiev, Russia’s illustrious
Mariinsky Orchestra and “powerhouse Russian pianist” (Los Angeles Times) Denis
Matsuev celebrate the astounding diversity of one of the most revolutionary
composers in history. Hear a sonic panorama of some of Stravinsky’s most iconic
works, including his scintillating prodigy piece, Fireworks, his strikingly
original Symphony in C, and the rapturous ballet score that launched the young
composer to international fame, The Firebird.
Conductor/Performers & Program:
Valery Gergiev // Conductor
Denis Matsuev // Piano
Mariinsky Orchestra
Fireworks // Stravinsky
Symphony in Three Movements // Stravinsky
Capriccio for Piano and Orchestra // Stravinsky
Symphony in C // Stravinsky
The Firebird Suite (1919 version) // Stravinsky
Cost: $39 - $105
