Schumann’s Rhine Journey

Schumann’s Rhine Journey
Schumann’s Third Symphony is filled with his joyful appreciation of the Rhine River and the inspiring cathedral on its banks in Cologne, Germany. A Sphinx Virtuosi commission, Delights and Dances by Michael Abels is an infectious and witty blend of jazz and blues. The world premiere of a BPO-commissioned Oboe Concerto by Randall Svane rounds out the program.

Program
JoAnn Falletta, conductor
Henry Ward, oboe

MICHAEL ABELS Delights and Dances
RANDALL SVANE Oboe Concerto – World Premiere
SCHUMANN Symphony No. 3, “Rhenish”

Schumann’s Rhine Journey
Schumann’s Third Symphony is filled with his joyful appreciation of the Rhine River and the inspiring cathedral on its banks in Cologne, Germany. A Sphinx Virtuosi commission, Delights and Dances by Michael Abels is an infectious and witty blend of jazz and blues. The world premiere of a BPO-commissioned Oboe Concerto by Randall Svane rounds out the program.

Program
JoAnn Falletta, conductor
Henry Ward, oboe

MICHAEL ABELS Delights and Dances
RANDALL SVANE Oboe Concerto – World Premiere
SCHUMANN Symphony No. 3, “Rhenish”