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Brahms Violin Concerto
Raleigh Classical
Brahms Violin Concerto

Fri/Sat, May 20-21, 2022 | 8pm
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, WOOLNER STAGE
DUKE ENERGY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, RALEIGH

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Program

North Carolina Symphony
Edwin Outwater, conductor
James Ehnes, violin


Thea Musgrave (b.1928)
Song of the Enchanter

Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)
Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 77
James Ehnes, violin
    I. Allegro non troppo
    II. Adagio
    III. Allegro giocoso, ma non troppo vivace


Intermission


Edward Elgar (1857-1934)
Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36, “Enigma Variations”
Enigma: Andante
Variations:
    I. “C.A.E.” L’istesso tempo
    II. “H.D.S.-P.” Allegro
    III. “R.B.T.” Allegretto
    IV. “W.M.B.” Allegro di molto
    V. “R.P.A.” Moderato
    VI. “Ysobel” Andantino
    VII. “Troyte” Presto
    VIII. “W.N.” Allegretto
    IX. “Nimrod” Adagio
    X. “Dorabella” Intermezzo: Allegretto
    XI. “G.R.S.” Allegro di molto
    XII. “B.G.N.” Andante
    XIII. “***” Romanza: Moderato
    XIV. “E.D.U.” Finale: Allegro


The Friday concert is made possible in part by The Arthur and Campbell Moss Solo Artist Fund.

The Saturday concert is made possible in part by The Else R. Couch/John N. Couch Fund.