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Tchaikovsky Meets Elfman

Classical Symphony Concert

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A myriad of eclectic instruments—including pots, pans, and metal gadgets—accompany world-renowned percussionist Colin Currie and his BPO brethren in performing Danny Elfman’s Percussion Concerto, which was written for Currie himself. Sounds in the piece are influenced by Elfman’s traveling experience, where he played many metal-based instruments. The concerto, offbeat and idiosyncratic, was orchestrated without brass or woodwinds. Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony was a topic of debate following its composition, as Russian and Western musical tradition joined hands, resulting in a beloved, emotionally lyrical masterpiece. The piece originated as program music—accompanying ideas or a story—about Fate, and its motif can be heard throughout the symphony. Though once plagued by poor reviews and Tchaikovsky’s personal self-doubt, Symphony No. 5 endures and proves its widespread appeal as it continues to bring enjoyment to concert halls like Kleinhans.

 

JoAnn Falletta, conductor

Colin Currie, percussion

 

DANNY ELFMAN Percussion Concerto

TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 5 in E minor

 

A myriad of eclectic instruments—including pots, pans, and metal gadgets—accompany world-renowned percussionist Colin Currie and his BPO brethren in performing Danny Elfman’s Percussion Concerto, which was written for Currie himself. Sounds in the piece are influenced by Elfman’s traveling experience, where he played many metal-based instruments. The concerto, offbeat and idiosyncratic, was orchestrated without brass or woodwinds. Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony was a topic of debate following its composition, as Russian and Western musical tradition joined hands, resulting in a beloved, emotionally lyrical masterpiece. The piece originated as program music—accompanying ideas or a story—about Fate, and its motif can be heard throughout the symphony. Though once plagued by poor reviews and Tchaikovsky’s personal self-doubt, Symphony No. 5 endures and proves its widespread appeal as it continues to bring enjoyment to concert halls like Kleinhans.

 

JoAnn Falletta, conductor

Colin Currie, percussion

 

DANNY ELFMAN Percussion Concerto

TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 5 in E minor

 

When & Where
Multiple Dates
  • Mar 7, 2026, 7:30pm to 9:00pm Timezone: EST
  • Mar 8, 2026, 2:30pm to 4:00pm Timezone: EST
$27.50


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