Friday, October 10, 2025, 7:30 p.m. 
Saturday, October 11, 2025, 5:30 p.m.  

Hilbert Circle Theatre

Discover the sublime in Messiaen’s transcendent L’Ascension. Stefan Jackiw takes on Berg’s moving Violin Concerto, an homage to innocence lost, while Strauss’ Death and Transfiguration provides a powerful exploration of life’s ultimate journey. Music Director Jun Märkl conducts this concert of reflective depth and stirring melodies.  

Jun Märkl, conductor
Stefan Jackiw, violin

Oliver Messiaen  | (1908–1992)
L'Ascension; 4 meditations symphoniques
• Majesté du Christ demandant sa gloire à son Père (“The Majesty of Christ Demanding His Glory of the Father”)
• Alléluias sereins d’une âme qui désire le ciel (“Serene Alleluias of a Soul that Longs for the Heavens”)
• Alléluia sur la trompette, alléluia sur la cymbale (“Alleluia on the Trumpet, Alleluia on the Cymbal”)
• Prière du Christ montant vers son Père (“Prayer of Christ Ascending Towards His Father”)

Alban Berg  |  (1885–1935)
Violin Concerto
• Andante - Allegretto
• Allegro - Adagio
Stefan Jackiw, Violin

20-Minute Intermission

Richard Strauss  |  (1864–1949)
Tod und Verklärung, Op. 24 (Death and Transfiguration) 

Length of performance is approximately one hour and forty-five minutes.

These performances are endowed by the Jean D. Weldon Guest Artist Fund