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Prokofiev Symphony No. 4

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Andris Nelsons, conductor
Thomas Rolfs, trumpet

Sofia GUBAIDULINA The Wrath of God
Detlev GLANERT Trumpet Concerto
Intermission
PROKOFIEV Symphony No. 4

Thursday evening’s performance is supported by Hemenway & Barnes LLP.

The program begins with the American premiere of Prologue for Orchestra. Dedicated to Beethoven, the BSO co-commissioned this piece from one of the greatest living composers, Sofia Gubaidulina. BSO principal trumpet Thomas Rolfs is the soloist in Detlev Glanert’s Trumpet Concerto, an eclectic, dramatic work, commissioned for and premiered by Rolfs in 2019. The program concludes with Sergei Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 4, commissioned by longtime BSO music director Serge Koussevitzky for the orchestra’s 50th anniversary in 1931.

The Friday Preview talk on April 26 will begin at 12:15pm. Admission included with ticket.

Thursday's concert will end around 7:30pm, Friday's concert will end around 1:30pm, and Saturday's concert will end around 8pm.

Andris Nelsons, conductor
Thomas Rolfs, trumpet

Sofia GUBAIDULINA The Wrath of God
Detlev GLANERT Trumpet Concerto
Intermission
PROKOFIEV Symphony No. 4

Thursday evening’s performance is supported by Hemenway & Barnes LLP.

The program begins with the American premiere of Prologue for Orchestra. Dedicated to Beethoven, the BSO co-commissioned this piece from one of the greatest living composers, Sofia Gubaidulina. BSO principal trumpet Thomas Rolfs is the soloist in Detlev Glanert’s Trumpet Concerto, an eclectic, dramatic work, commissioned for and premiered by Rolfs in 2019. The program concludes with Sergei Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 4, commissioned by longtime BSO music director Serge Koussevitzky for the orchestra’s 50th anniversary in 1931.

The Friday Preview talk on April 26 will begin at 12:15pm. Admission included with ticket.

Thursday's concert will end around 7:30pm, Friday's concert will end around 1:30pm, and Saturday's concert will end around 8pm.

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When & Where
Multiple Dates
  • Apr 25, 2024, 7:30pm to 9:00pm Timezone: EDT
  • Apr 26, 2024, 1:30pm to 3:00pm Timezone: EDT
  • Apr 27, 2024, 8:00pm to 9:30pm Timezone: EDT
$35.00


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