This Sunday at 1 pm it's the third and final week of the Philadelphia Orchestra’s January Tchaikovsky Celebration on WRTI. The young Russian conductor TuganSokhiev will be on the podium for his Philadelphia Orchestra debut, leading the Philadelphians in works by Tchaikovsky, Mussorgsky-Ravel, and Rimsky-Korsakov.
Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto stands as one of the greatest works ever written for the instrument. An essential part of the violin repertoire, its Russian folk melodies and driving rhythms give this work a universal appeal. Israeli violinist Vadim Gluzman is soloist.
Mussorgsky composed his Pictures at an Exhibition for solo piano, but it is Ravel’s orchestration that brings vivid color to the depictions of festive market scenes, hatching chicks, catacombs, and the mighty gates of Kiev.
Like Ravel, Rimsky-Korsakov is considered one of the greatest orchestrators of all time. His thrilling “Battle of Kerzhenets," from The Legend of the Invisible City of Kitezh demonstrates this exceptional skill.
An exciting program of orchestral favorites, not to be missed! We hope you’ll join us Sunday from 1 to 3 pm. Gregg Whiteside is producer and host.
Program Notes from The Philadelphia Orchestra
PROGRAM:
Rimsky-Korsakov - "Battle of Kerzhenets," from The Legend of the Invisible City of Kitezh
Tchaikovsky - Violin Concerto
Mussorgsky - Pictures from an Exhibition
Tugan Sokhiev - Conductor
Vadim Gluzman - Violin
