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Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini
A brilliant showcase of stunning moments & orchestral thrils
About the Concert

Saturday, October 29, 2022, 7:30 pm
Sunday, October 30, 2 pm
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra

Michael Francis, conductor
Behzod Abduraimov, piano

 

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Program

Andrzej PANUFNIK: Sinfonia Sacra (Symphony No. 3)

  1. Vision I
  2. Vision II
  3. Vision III
  4. Hymn

Sergei RACHMANINOFF: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini for Piano and Orchestra, Op. 43

INTERMISSION 

Charles IVES: The Unanswered Question

Ralph VAUGHAN WILLIAMS: Symphony No. 6 in E Minor

  1. Allegro
  2. Moderato
  3. Scherzo: Allegro vivace
  4. Epilogue: Moderato

These performances are approximately 120 minutes long, including intermission. 

Program Notes
Andrzej Panufnik
Sinfonia Sacra
Sergei Rachmaninoff
Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini for Piano and Orchestra
Charles Ives
The Unanswered Questions
Ralph Vaughan Williams
Symphony No. 6 in E Minor
Artist Biographies
Michael Francis
conductor
Behzod Abduraimov
Piano
Orchestra
Roster
Western & Southern Financial Group
William Huford and Lesley Gilbertson Family Fund for Guest Pianists
The Cincinnati Symphony Club
CVG
Louise Dieterle Nippert Musical Arts Fund
ArtsWave
NEA
Ohio Arts Council