Masterworks Series
Mozart & Mendelssohn
May 8-10, 2026
Belding Theater at The Bushnell
Friday & Saturday at 8 PM
Sunday at 3 PM
Subscriptions now available
Single tickets on sale August 4, 2025
Program
Clyne, Color Field
Mozart, Concerto for Clarinet in A major, K. 622
Mendelssohn, Symphony No. 3 in A minor, Opus 56, “Scottish”
Featuring
Carolyn Kuan, conductor
Sangwon Lee, clarinet
About
Experience an evocative journey through sound and emotion as the Hartford Symphony Orchestra presents Mozart & Mendelssohn- a program that explores color, character, and landscape. Anna Clyne’s Color Field opens the concert with a vibrant, contemporary tribute inspired by the bold hues of abstract expressionist art—setting the stage for a night of rich textures and emotional depth.
We are delighted to welcome HSO’s Principal Clarinetist Sangwon Lee to perform Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto in A major. A masterpiece of grace and subtle joy, it’s a shining example of Mozart’s genius and his deep love for the clarinet.
The journey concludes in the misty, majestic landscapes of Scotland with Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 3, the “Scottish.” Sweeping, dramatic, and infused with Celtic flair, it captures the rugged romance of the highlands in symphonic form.
From color and light to spirit and scenery, this program offers a stunning spectrum of musical expression.