The Season 63 Masterworks Series is made possible by the Brian and Patricia Giese Foundation
Masterworks III: Pictures at an Exhibition
Saint-Saëns Violin Concerto No. 3 with Netanel Draiblate
January 31 & February 1, 2025 at Maryland Hall
February 2, 2025 at Music Center at Strathmore
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Step into an evening of masterful music that transcends time, culture, and imagination. The Annapolis Symphony Orchestra invites you to experience Masterworks III – Pictures at an Exhibition, featuring three breathtaking pieces that will captivate your senses and stir your soul.
Samuel Coleridge-Taylor: Overture from The Song of Hiawatha
Discover the brilliance of this 19th-century Black composer whose music celebrates diversity and richness in the orchestral tradition. The sweeping melodies, drawn from spiritual roots, and the triumphant coda reflect a profound cultural journey.
Camille Saint-Saëns: Violin Concerto No. 3, with Netanel Draiblate, Violin
Feel the passion and precision of ASO Concertmaster Netanel Draiblate as he brings Saint-Saëns’ dynamic concerto to life. This Romantic masterpiece, full of fiery virtuosity and Classical elegance, is a tribute to the golden age of violin virtuosos.
Modest Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition
Walk through a gallery of sound as Mussorgsky paints vivid scenes with his music. From playful baby chicks to the haunting solemnity of catacombs, each movement bursts with emotion and storytelling, culminating in the triumphant Great Gate of Kyiv.
Why You Should Attend:
This is more than a concert—it’s an exploration of music’s power to inspire, connect, and move us. With 70 world-class musicians, masterful compositions, and an electrifying performance from Netanel Draiblate, Pictures at an Exhibition is an experience you don’t want to miss.
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MUSIC PROGRAM
Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Overture from The Song of Hiawatha, Op. 30, No. 3
Camille Saint-Saëns Violin Concerto No. 3 in B minor, Op. 61, Netanel Draiblate, violin
Modest Mussorgsky Pictures at an Exhibition
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