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Under the leadership of Music Director Carolyn Kuan, this concert features cellist Inbal Segev bringing Elgar’s poignant Concerto for Cello in E minor to life. Written in the aftermath of World War I, the concerto is introspective and melancholy, delivering a hauntingly beautiful and contemplative experience. The concertculminates with Brahms’ Symphony No. 1 in C minor, op. 68, a powerful and triumphant work that showcases the full grandeur and intensity of the orchestra. This symphony reflects Brahms’ deep reverence for Beethoven while showcasing his unique voice.

MASTERWORKS

We welcome Clayton Stephenson, the 2024-2025 Joyce C. Willis Artist in Residence, for his first Masterworks concert of the season. Under the direction of dynamic conductor and CT native, Jonathan Rush, this concert features the unparalleled brilliance of Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto, the delightful exuberance of Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 3 in D major, Op. 29, affectionately known as the “Polish” Symphony, and Bonds’ The Montgomery Variations, a tribute to the resilience and spirit of the people of Montgomery, Alabama during the Civil Rights Movement.

POPS!

All new for 2024, the Hartford Symphony’s traditional Holiday Cirque! concert is reimagined as Holiday Cirque! Sugar Plum Fantasy! Experience Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker like never before with Troupe Vertigo’s 2024 version, featuring beloved scenes such as the enchanting “Waltz of the Flowers,” the festive “March,” and the dazzling “Pas de Deux.” The performance brings to life the magic of the holiday classic with a fresh twist, complete with captivating music, breathtaking feats of astonishing aerialists, contortionists, and gymnasts. It’s a holiday extravaganza you won’t want to miss – with a Nutcracker twist!

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