Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 2
Sat May 11, 2024 - 6 p.m.
Orchestra Hall
Stop by Orchestra Hall to immerse yourself in an hour of sensational sounds. You will experience Ukrainian folk songs played by a full orchestra in Tchaikovsky’s Second Symphony and be inspired by how composer Unsuk Chin creatively mixes contrasting sounds in subito con forza. Including an onstage reception with musicians, it’s a perfect fit for a casual—but unforgettable—Saturday evening.
Things to know
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Enjoy a one-hour concert with $6 Happy Hour and a post-concert onstage reception with musicians.
- “'She’s one of her generation’s really bright lights,' said Chad Smith, the president and chief executive of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, who in a previous role at the Los Angeles Philharmonic helped to hire Chan as a conducting fellow there." Read the New York Times article (March 2024) about conductor Elim Chan.
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CHIN
subito con forza
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To mark Beethoven’s 250th birthday in 2020, Unsuk Chin composed subito con forza (“Suddenly, with force”), inspired by the conversation books that helped Beethoven communicate in person as his hearing diminished. Brief, visceral and powerful, it includes hidden and overt references to Beethoven’s music.
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TCHAIKOVSKY
Symphony No. 2, Little Russian
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A solo horn sings the opening melody of Tchaikovsky’s Second Symphony, which—in typical Tchaikovsky fashion—quotes a variety of Eastern European folk tunes. Traditional melodies from Ukraine, or “Little Russia,” as it was then called, inspired both the musical ideas and the nickname for this work. Sadly, the music and title take on a new context due to the present Russia-Ukraine war.
Artists
The Grammy Award-winning Minnesota Orchestra, now in its second century, ranks among America’s top symphonic ensembles, with a distinguished history of acclaimed performances in its home state and around the world; award-winning recordings, broadcasts and educational engagement programs; and a commitment to intentionally build concert programs to feature more works by composers of color, exploring music both contemporary and historic. This past fall, Danish conductor Thomas Søndergård began his tenure as music director.
Symphony in 60 concert enhancements include:
One-hour Performance
Onstage Reception
$6 Happy Hour
Accessibility Services
- Armless & Bariatric Chairs
- Assistive Listening Devices
- Large-Print Programs
- Noise-Cancelling Headphones
- Service Animals
- Wheelchair & Accessible Seating
Additional services are available upon request.