Rachmaninoff & New World Symphony

This concert features three distinct orchestral works conducted by Alain Trudel, with pianist Jon Nakamatsu as the featured soloist. The program opens with Hindemith's Concert Music for Strings and Brass, which showcases quick musical exchanges and intricate instrumental layering. The heart of the evening is Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 3, a demanding and celebrated piece that challenges the pianist with technically complex passages while also offering moments of emotional depth and gentleness. Nakamatsu, a familiar name to Toledo Symphony audiences, brings his talent to this legendary showpiece. The concert closes with Dvořák's Symphony No. 9, From the New World, one of the most beloved symphonies ever written. This work captures the spirit of American music and landscapes, making it a perfect finale for an evening of rich orchestral color and scale. Tickets are available through the box office, and the performance takes place at the Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle Theatre.