Rachmaninoff's Symphony No. 3

Rachmaninoff’s third and final symphony is sumptuous, expressive, and melancholic. You’ll hear the power and beauty you expect from this beloved composer—but this symphony also has secrets to unlock. Listen for folk-inspired melodies, moments of spareness and restraint, and even a hint of modernism from an otherwise devoted Romanticist.

Opening the program is Bernstein’s undeniably infectious Overture to Candide. Then, enjoy Bolcom’s superb Violin Concerto performed by our very own Concertmaster, Madeline Adkins.

Join us for a pre-concert chat about the evening’s program with guest artists and symphony musicians, held 45 minutes prior to the performance start time in the First Tier Room.

• BERNSTEIN: Overture to Candide
• WILLIAM BOLCOM: Violin Concerto
• RACHMANINOFF: Symphony No. 3