Artists
Omer Meir Wellber, conductor (Debut)
Pablo Villegas, guitar (Debut)
Program
| Debussy: | Petite suite | ||
| Rodrigo: | Concierto de Aranjuez for Guitar and Orchestra | ||
| Tchaikovsky: | Manfred Symphony, Opus 58 | ||
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About This Performance
Israeli conductor Omer Meir Wellber makes his Pittsburgh Symphony debut, leading the orchestra in Tchaikovsky’s virtuosic Manfred Symphony. The vast programmatic symphony is based on Lord Byron’s tortured character Manfred, as he wanders the Alps grieving the loss of his great love, Astarte. Wellber is joined by another Pittsburgh debut, the charismatic young Spanish guitarist Pablo Villegas, performing the beloved guitar concerto of Joaquin Rodrigo. The program opens with Debussy’s charming Petite suite, inspired by the poetry of Paul Verlaine. The first movement, En bateau (Sailing), perfectly captures the serenity of an evening on the water.
“The audience lived unforgettable moments, with his [Rodrigo] extraordinary interpretation. It will be told that we have watched the guitar master of the future. A star.” – Hurriyet Daily News
“The young Israeli conductor fulfilled the highest expectations. It is a rare treat to hear and watch a conductor who, at only 29 years, shows the maturity and security Mr. Wellber shows. His direction was a model of power, authority, and Verdian feeling." – Seen and Heard
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