National Symphony Orchestra
Mendelssohn’s “Scottish” Symphony
Orion Weiss plays Mozart
Concert Hall
Revel in the delicate poetry and wistful romance of Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 23 in the hands of Orion Weiss, celebrated as an “effortlessly brilliant performer” with “powerful technique and exceptional insight” (The Washington Post). Hailed as “fearless, bold, and a life-force” (San Diego Union-Tribune), conductor Ken-David Masur closes the program with Mendelssohn’s heavenly Symphony No. 3, “Scottish.”
Nov. 16 - 18, 2023
Thu. Nov. 16, 2023 7p.m.
Sat. Nov. 18, 2023 8p.m.
Genre
Classical Music
Price Range
$19.00 – $112.00
Runtime
Approx. 100 Minutes
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Two classical superstars make their NSO debuts! Revel in the delicate poetry and wistful romance of Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 23 in the hands of Orion Weiss, celebrated worldwide as an “effortlessly brilliant performer” with “powerful technique and exceptional insight” (The Washington Post).
Hailed as “fearless, bold, and a life-force” (San Diego Union-Tribune) and “a brilliant and commanding conductor with unmistakable charisma” (Leipzig Volkszeitung), Ken-David Masur closes the evening with a declaration of joy in Mendelssohn’s heavenly Symphony No. 3—inspired by the composer’s travels to the British Isles and the rolling Scottish landscape.
Michael Tilson Thomas has withdrawn from the National Symphony Orchestra’s concerts on November 16 & 18, 2023. His doctors recommend that MTT greatly reduce his travel schedule and that there be more space between concert performances. Ken-David Masur will replace MTT.
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