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Utah Symphony Presents
Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1
Dates and times:
- Friday, February 5, 2027 | 7:30 PM
- Saturday, February 6, 2027 | 7:30 PM
Venue:
Maurice Abravanel Hall
123 W. South Temple
Salt Lake City, UT. 84101
Artists:
- Fabien Gabel, conductor
- George Li, piano
- Utah Symphony
Program:
- MUSSORGSKY arr. RIMSKY-KORSAKOV: Prelude to Khovanshchina
- TCHAIKOVSKY: Piano Concerto No. 1
- ZEMLINSKY: The Mermaid
A legendary melody. Powerful, octave-jumping fingerwork. A piece initially deemed “worthless” evolving into an undisputed classic. The spirit of Romantic rebellion lives on in Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1, the work widely regarded as the “King of the Concert Hall,” performed to heroic heights by pianist George Li.
Enjoy Tchaikovsky’s passionate showpiece alongside two rapturous works: Mussorgsky’s Prelude to Khovanshchina and Zemlinsky’s The Mermaid, a folktale-inspired piece depicting deep ocean, fantastical characters, and a dive into the composer’s psyche following his tempestuous love affair with Alma Mahler (she broke off the relationship to marry the more established Gustav Mahler). Altogether, this is a program of tension and triumph with radiant orchestration throughout.
Season Ticket Packages & Group Tickets On Sale: March 25, 2026
Single-Performance Tickets On-Sale: August 3, 2026
ACCESSIBILITY: We are committed to making our performances and venues accessible to all of our patrons. More information can be found at https://usuo.org/accessibility.
GENERAL AGE GUIDELINE: Individuals ages five and older are welcome at this performance. Parents should ensure their children are able to sit quietly through the performance without disturbing others around them. No babes in arms will be admitted.
LATE SEATING POLICY: Late seating will be at an appropriate break in the concert, to be determined at a later date, or at intermission. More information on our late and re-entry policies is available at https://usuo.org/guidelines.
Artists and programs are subject to change. No refunds.