Michael Francis, conductor
Natasha Paremski, piano
Geff Strik, visual artist
Jessie Montgomery: Starburst
Ravel: Mother Goose Ballet
Rachmaninoff: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini
Thrilling piano virtuoso Natasha Paremski performs Rachmaninoff’s dreamy Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini. Also, the childlike wonder of Ravel’s Mother Goose Ballet features original artwork by TFO Visual Artist-in-residence Geff Strik. Jessie Montgomery creates a galaxy of musical colors with her inventive Starburst. “As an artist, she has a real finger on the pulse of what’s going on, a really good sense of what’s happening in our country,’’ said TFO Music Director Michael Francis.
Program Notes: Read the program notes, authored by Kurt Loft, by clicking here.
Pre-Concert Conversation: Click here to watch Music Director Michael Francis and General Manager Ed Parsons talk about this weekend's concert.
On the Blog: TFO and artist Geff Strik take you away to a whimsical world created by art and music for Ravel's Mother Goose ballet. Who doesn’t need that right now? Read more about this multimedia performance on the TFO Blog. Performing in a concert hall – such a rare experience in the pandemic – is moving for both musicians and audience members. “All our spirits come together because music has a profound effect,’’ says Natasha Paremski, pianist this weekend for Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini. Read more on the TFO Blog.
Covid 19 Information: The coronavirus pandemic has forced The Florida Orchestra to rethink everything for our 2020/21 season – from concert repertoire to seating – so that we can bring live classical music back to Tampa Bay safely. It’s a tremendous amount of new information with different rules. We hope this guide will answer some of your questions and help you make your concert decisions.
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