Our final symphonic concert this season brings some of the greatest music storytelling ever - Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov’s epic work, Scheherazade.
In the story from the Arabian Nights, the Sultan is furious at his wife’s infidelity and decides to take a new wife every day, then have her killed the next morning.
He did not reckon with the will of Scheherazade!
- Each night, she spins tales of intrigue, suspense, and fascination. - Each morning, the Sultan stays her execution so he can hear another tale that evening. - After 1,001 nights of well-told tales, the Sultan relents and Scheherazade is saved.
Program to include
Quinn Mason A Joyous Trilogy Edvard Grieg Piano Concerto Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov Scheherazade
Chelsea Guo, piano Michael Stern, conductor Full Orchestra