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Valentine's Weekend: Stravinsky's Pétrouchka

Fri, 2/12/2010 8:00 PM
Lyric Theatre

Andrew Grams, conductor
Karen Gomyo, violin

Sibelius Finlandia
Sibelius Violin Concerto
Stravinsky Pétrouchka

American conductor Andrew Grams makes his debut with the Symphony and brings two Finnish national treasures from the pen of Sibelius - the tone poem Finlandia and the masterful Violin Concerto. Performed by the young violinist Karen Gomyo, it's been called the concerto of "fire and ice," vividly evoking the frozen north of Finland and the fiery emotions and patriotism of its people. From his amazing trio of ballets, we have Stravinsky's telling of the tale of Pétrouchka, the mischievous puppet come-to-life of Russian folklore. Brilliantly colorful and filled with amazing solos for our principal players, it's a prime example of the breathtaking genius of the young Stravinsky at his best.

Sponsored by Muriel I. Kauffman Women's Heart Center at Saint Luke's Hospital. Click here to visit Saint Luke's website.
The Classical Series is sponsored by the Muriel McBrien Kauffman Foundation.