Daniel Black, conductor
Jeffrey Multer, violin
Florence B. Price (arrg. Still): Dances in the Canebrakes
Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto
Rachmaninoff: Variations on a Theme of Corelli
Concertmaster Jeffrey Multer performs Mendelssohn’s brilliant Violin Concerto, one of the most popular in history. It was Mendelssohn’s last major work before he died tragically young at age 38. The program begins with Florence B. Price’s Dances in the Canebrakes, orchestrated by historic composer William Grant Still, with three charming dances that sound a bit like ragtime. The final work is an orchestral version of Rachmaninoff’s Variations on a Theme of Corelli – which was not really by Corelli but rather an old Iberian folkdance tune – and an obvious precursor to his popular Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini.
Please note: Due to unforeseen circumstances, this weekend's concerts will now be conducted by TFO Resident Conductor Daniel Black. Music Director Michael Francis will return for Beethoven's Emperor Concerto May 29 & 30.
LIVE STREAM: For information about the live stream event, click here.
PROGRAM NOTES: Read the program notes, authored by Kurt Loft, by clicking here.
PRE-CONCERT CONVERSATION: Concertmaster Jeffrey Multer demonstrates key moments of Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto for this weekend's concerts. Plus, learn more about the remarkable Florence B. Price, who persevered against prejudice to be recognized as a composer. Click here to watch.
ON THE BLOG: The trickiest part of Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto: “Everyone knows every note, so a performance has to be perfect.’’ Read how Concertmaster Jeffrey Multer approaches this weekend’s concerts, on the TFO Blog.
COVID-19 INFORMATION: For a video and guide on how we are keeping each other safe in the concert hall, click here.
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