Mendelssohn’s Scottish Symphony

Jul. 19 at Miller Outdoor Theatre

Mendelssohn’s Scottish Symphony

Inspired by the ruins of Holyrood Palace, Mendelssohn’s dramatic Third Symphony and Stamitz’s virtuosic Viola Concerto—performed by soloist Jordan Bak—anchor a program rich in emotion and flair.

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About This Concert


Written after a trek to Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh, Mendelssohn’s Third Symphony sought inspiration from the now decayed chapel where Queen Mary of Scotland was crowned. Opening with a dark thunderstorm, the piece also explores struggles of love before capping off with a lively Scottish folk dance. Technically demanding and full of virtuosic flair, Stamitz’s Viola Concerto in D is brought to life by trailblazing soloist Jordan Bak. The concert opens with a composition exploring the themes of immigration, hope, and humanity.

This concert is sponsored in part by the City of Houston through the Miller Theatre Advisory Board.

Tickets


Saturday, Jul. 19

8:30 P.M. at Miller Outdoor Theatre

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Artists


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Stephanie Childress

conductor

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Jordan Bak

viola

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Program


M. KOUYOUMDJIAN

Tagh of an Immigrant

STAMITZ

Viola Concerto in D major, Opus 1, No. 1
I. Allegro
II. Andante moderato
III. Rondeaux

MENDELSSOHN

Symphony No. 3 in A minor, Opus 56 (Scottish)
I. Andante con moto—Allegro un poco agitato—
II. Scherzo: Vivace non troppo—
III. Adagio—
IV. Allegro vivacissimo—Allegro maestoso assai

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