Gramophone Artist of the Year and Grammy Award-winning violinist Hilary Hahn brings her flawless technique and compelling music-making to Sibelius’ popular Violin Concerto. Shostakovich composed Symphony No. 5 as an apology to Stalin for the lack of “patriotism” in his prior symphonies. We now know that the “triumphant” ending carries a hidden message to Stalin and his regime.
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Explore & Engage
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Come an hour early for this weekend's Concert Prelude with PSO Resident Conductor Lawrence Loh. Display boards shed light on Shostakovich’s perilous relationship with the Stalinist regime. Young violinists from the Center for Young Musicians return to perform in the Grand Lobby prior to the concert.
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