2010 Season

Petrushka

When & Where

Program

Pyotr Tchaikovsky: The Tempest: Fantasy—Overture, op.18   
Pyotr Tchaikovsky: Variations on a Rococo Theme, op. 33   
Igor Stravinsky: Petrushka

Description

This program of infectious melodies and vivid harmonies of two Russian masters includes Tchaikovsky's work inspired by Shakespeare's magical last play, The Tempest, and his Variations on a Rococo Theme, plus Stravinsky's ballet about a puppet come to life at a country fair, Petrushka.

Featured performers:

Grant Park Orchestra
Hans Graf
, Conductor
Alban Gerhardt, Cello