Rossen Milanov, Conductor
Luis Biava, cello
Hindemith: Symphonic Metamorphoses of Themes by Weber
Bloch: Schelomo
Bizet: L’Arleseine, Suite No. 1
Ravel: Boléro
The symphonic favorites featured on this program are what keep us coming back for more! Enjoy Ravel’s famous Boléro, a mesmerizing showcase for many of the instruments of the orchestra. Hindemith’s brilliant Symphonic Metamorphosis is his most well-known output and was immediately embraced by the public upon its premiere in 1944. Bloch’s glorious Schelomo: “Hebrew Rhapsody,” celebrates his Jewish heritage and features CSO principal cellist Luis Biava as soloist. Bizet’s exciting L’Arlésienne Suite No. 1 is inspired by the folk dances of Provence.
“Boléro is a rite of passage for us percussionists. Exhilarating, mesmerizing, terrifying, graceful, relentless—these are just a few of the words that come to mind. It requires meticulous precision and steady control of one’s energy, and by the time there’s a moment to appreciate what’s happening on stage, it’s already over. It’s an emotional and musical journey that I look forward to sharing with my colleagues and Rossen!” – Cameron Leach, Principal Percussion
“Schelomo is such a special work not only because my teacher Leonard Rose played this piece incredibly and I was honored he taught it to me, but it also has an amazing trajectory of Solomon’s story depicted in amazing color, intensity, triumph, sadness, and strength.” – Luis Biava, principal cello
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