Holly Conducts Shostakovich
Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 7:30 pm
The Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Halifax
Presented by Women for Music
Featuring Holly Mathieson, conductor
Elina Vähälä, violin
Symphony Nova Scotia
On the program
| Sergei Prokofiev (1891-1953) Symphony No. 1 in D Major, “Classical” I. Allegro II. Larghetto III. Gavotte: Non troppo allegro IV. Finale: Molto vivace |
14' |
| Juliet Palmer (b. 1967) fire break |
13' |
| INTERMISSION: 20 minutes | |
| Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975) Concerto for Violin No. 2 in C-sharp Minor I. Moderato II. Adagio III. Adagio – Allegro Elina Vähälä, violin |
33' |
Additional players: Amy Spurr-Caveney, violin; Carrie VanSlyke, viola; Thaddeus Morden (acting Assistant Principal), cello; Ian Hopkin, bassoon; Carys Sutherland (Guest Principal), Julie Cuming, and Randal Ulmer, horn; Brendan Cassin, trumpet; D'Arcy Gray, percussion.
Featured Artists
Featured Composers
Pre-Concert Chat
Learn some fun and interesting facts about the composers featured in this concert, as well as the music that will be on the program.
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