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ORCHESTRA SERIES
Experience awe-inspiring symphonic sounds from some of the world’s leading orchestras.
ROTTERDAM PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
Lahav Shani, music director
Daniil Trifonov, piano
Mon, Mar 11, 8:00 p.m.
Kennedy Center Concert Hall
The exceptional artistry of the Rotterdam Philharmonic comes to Washington, D.C., for the first time in more than two decades. Music Director Lahav Shani directs a program including superstar pianist Daniil Trifonov for Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 9 "Jeunehomme,” plus excerpts from Sergei Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet, and Arvo Pärt's moving and contemplative Swansong.
BAVARIAN RADIO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Sir Simon Rattle, music director
Lester Lynch, baritone
Tue, Apr 30, 8:00 p.m.
Kennedy Center Concert Hall
Sir Simon Rattle makes his first visit to D.C. in more than 20 years as chief conductor of the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, and with a performance of orchestral showpieces. Hear Beethoven's “Pastoral” Symphony, Wagner's Prelude und Liebestod, and Alexander von Zemlinsky's Symphony Gesänge, performed with baritone Lester Lynch. One of only four U.S. performances in 2024.