DARK MAJESTY, WILD ELEGANCE
The Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 2: dark majesty, breathtaking Romanticism. The Lutoslawski Concerto for Orchestra, “an episodic symbiosis with folk music”. Ravel’s bewitching La Valse, a spine-tingling tribute to the waltz, hypnotic and exhilarating, intoxicating and elegant, ending in astonishment. This SSO Gala teams up two up-and-coming young artistes, French conductor Lionel Bringuier and Uzbek pianist Behzod Abduraimov.

This is a pianist who has it all: silky delicacy, mighty thunder-power, rare clarity – Seattle Times

Featuring:

1. Lionel Bringuier, conductor
2. Behzod Abduraimov, piano

Programmes:

1. Ravel
   La Valse
    
2. Lutoslawski
   Concerto for Orchestra
    
3. Rachmaninov
   Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18

Pre-concert Talk: 6.30pm | library @ esplanade
Standard Tickets: $98, $78, $58, $38, $25

Admission Advice:

1. No admission for infants-in-arms and children below 6 years of age.
2. Latecomers may expect to be admitted after La Valse (12'). Subject to change at the discretion of the performers.