Dvorák's New World Symphony November 26, 2010

Michael Christie, Conductor
Benedetto Lupo, Piano

Written in America as a musical postcard to his Bohemian homeland, Dvorák’s most famous symphony is known for its nostalgic folk melodies and exultant finale. Enjoy this musical celebration of the Americas with Mendelssohn’s Piano Concerto No. 1 featuring Phoenix favorite Benedetto Lupo
returning to the keyboard as soloist and performing the stunning, unaccompanied Song Without Words, made famous in the Romantic era parlor concerts of the Mendelssohn family.

SCHULHOFF - Symphony No. 2
MENDELSSOHN - Song Without Words Op. 19
MENDELSSOHN - Piano Concerto No. 1
DVORÁK - Symphony No. 9 (“New World Symphony”)

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