

Ludovic Morlot, conductor
Alessio Bax, piano
RACHMANINOFF: Piano Concerto No. 2
SIBELIUS: Symphony No. 1
Opening Weekend! In this powerful pairing of Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2 and Sibelius' Symphony No. 1, experience two masterpieces born from moments of personal and national struggle. Each work embodies the transformative power of music—Rachmaninoff’s concerto, a journey of emotional renewal and artistic triumph, and Sibelius’ symphony, a bold expression of national pride and defiance. Together, these iconic pieces speak to the indomitable human spirit, reminding us that from adversity, the greatest triumphs emerge.
Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert HallEvent Description
Ludovic Morlot, conductor
Alessio Bax, piano
RACHMANINOFF: Piano Concerto No. 2
SIBELIUS: Symphony No. 1
Opening Weekend! In this powerful pairing of Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2 and Sibelius' Symphony No. 1, experience two masterpieces born from moments of personal and national struggle. Each work embodies the transformative power of music—Rachmaninoff’s concerto, a journey of emotional renewal and artistic triumph, and Sibelius’ symphony, a bold expression of national pride and defiance. Together, these iconic pieces speak to the indomitable human spirit, reminding us that from adversity, the greatest triumphs emerge.