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His Symphony No. 1 was reportedly Tchaikovsky’s own favorite piece. Like Tchaikovsky, composer Anna Clyne, an inventive collaborator once described by NPR as “fearless,” always tells a story with her music to create a very distinct sound and color. Also on the program is the piece lovingly called “Rach 2” by its legions of devotees – the ultimate piano thrill ride.
Eric Jacobsen, conductor
Gabriela Martinez, piano
Anna Clyne: Masquerade
Sergei Rachmaninov: Concerto No. 2
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 1
