Seattle Symphony: Shostakovich Violin Concerto No. 1

Edvard Grieg — Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46
Dmitri Shostakovich — Violin Concerto No. 1 in A minor, Op. 77
Carl Nielsen — Symphony No. 1

Thomas Dausgaard, conductor
Patricia Kopatchinskaja, violin

Edvard Grieg – Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46
Dmitri Shostakovich – Violin Concerto No. 1
Carl Nielsen – Symphony No. 1

Shostakovich’s First Violin Concerto offers an unguarded view into a tormented composer’s private, deeply felt reserves of emotion. The symphonic masterstrokes of Denmark’s greatest musical hero, Carl Nielsen, take on extra significance in the hands of his compatriot Thomas Dausgaard.

Pre-concert talk presented one hour prior to each performance. Free with ticket purchase. Ask the Artist follows the Thursday night concert. Free with ticket purchase.

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