Overview
At a Glance
BERNSTEIN - Symphonic Dances from West Side Story
TCHAIKOVSKY- Violin Concerto
ELGAR - Enigma Variations
This concert is sponsored
by The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company.
Giora Schmidt's appearance with The Cleveland Orchestra
is made possible by a gift to the Orchestra's Guest Artist Fund
from The Payne Fund.
Program Details
THE CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA
Tito Muñoz, conductor
Symphonic Dances from West Side Story
by Leonard Bernstein. (1918-1990)
Violin Concerto in D major, Opus 35
by Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1843-1893)
1. Allegro moderato
2. Canzonetta: Andante
3. Finale: Allegro vivacissimo
with Giora Schmidt, violin
INTERMISSION
Enigma Variations, Opus 36
(Variations on an Original Theme)
by Edward Elgar (1857-1934)
The concert will end at approximately 8:45 p.m.
The Artists
Tito Muñoz is completing his three-year term as assistant conductor of The Cleveland Orchestra with this summer's Blossom Festival. Read more about Tito Muñoz.
Giora Schmidt is a rising star among a new generation of violinists. A pupil and protégé of Itzhak Perlman, Schmidt was awarded first prize in the Philadelphia Orchestra's Greenfield Competition at age 17. In 2003, he received an Avery Fisher Career Grant. He is making his Cleveland Orchestra debut with this concert. Read more about Giora Schmidt.
About the Music
Program Notes
Commentary and historical background about the music are printed in program books distributed free-of-charge to audience members at Blossom Festival concerts. These program notes are usually available on-line ahead of time.
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