
Saint-Saëns & Brahms

Saint-Saëns & Brahms
Thursday, March 12, 2015 - Sunday, March 15, 2015
Belding Theater at The Bushnell
Thursday at 7:30pm
Friday & Saturday at 8pm
Sunday at 3pm
Program
Schwarz Symphonic Poem No. 1, World Premiere/Original Composition
Saint-Saëns Concerto No. 1 for Violoncello in A minor, Op. 33
Brahms Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 73
Performers
Gerard Schwarz conductor
Julian Schwarz cello
Saint-Saëns’ energetic and soaring cello Concerto No.1 and Brahms’ sunny Symphony No. 2 welcome the arrival of spring and an acclaimed father-son duo. Internationally renowned conductor Gerard Schwarz leads the HSO and his son, accomplished cellist Julian Schwarz, in this program that also includes the premiere of the maestro’s original composition for the HSO.
TRAFFIC ALERT FOR SATURDAY MARCH 14
The American Athletic Conference Men’s Basketball Championship Semifinal Games start at 3pm and 5pm at the XL Center. Please allow for extra travel time, if you are attending the HSO Saint-Saëns & Brahms performance on Saturday at 8pm.