Guest Artist: Colton Peltier, Piano
Kernis: Musica Celestis (Music of the Heavens)
Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 11
Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 4 in A major, Op. 90 "Italian"
Taken from the slow movement of his String Quartet No.1, Kernis arranged the ethereal Musica Celestis for string orchestra, and brought it to a new audience. Chopin wrote his Piano Concerto No. 1 at the tender age of 20, and who better to perform this imaginative and youthful composition than 20-year-old virtuoso Colton Peltier, making his debut with the Lansing Symphony. Mendelssohn's long-awaited trip to Italy inspired his joyful and energetic Symphony No. 4; a reflection of his own experiences and impressions of his journey.
PREVIEW CONVERSATIONS For insight into our MasterWorks programming, join WKAR Classical host Jody Knol from 7:15pm to 7:45pm in the Wharton Center's Jackson National Lounge prior to each MasterWorks concert. You'll have a chance to hear selected passages of music, learn more about the artists, and head into the concert feeling more connected to the evening's program. PreView Conversations are free for all MasterWorks ticket holders.
