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Sir Stephen Hough plays Grieg
Sun Valley Pavilion 300 Dollar Rd, Sun Valley, Idaho, United StatesEdvard Grieg wrote his Piano Concerto in A minor at the young age of 24, and it’s no wonder it’s his only one–it’s about as close to perfection as a concerto can get. From the thunderous opening, to the many lyrical melodies in the first movement, the heartbreakingly beautiful second movement, and the joyful and thrilling third, it’s a tour de force from start to finish. The program opens with Gabriela Ortiz’s Antrópolis, a piece inspired by the music of Mexico’s nightlife, rich with rhythms and melodies from bars, nightclubs, and dance halls.
Upbeat with Alasdair: Why Mahler’s Sixth Symphony Still Resonates Today
The Community Library, John A. and Carole O. Moran Lecture Hall 415 Spruce Avenue, Ketchum, ID, United StatesAlma Mahler wrote that her husband’s Sixth Symphony was “his most personal work and also a prophetic one.” Nicknamed the “Tragic” symphony by the composer himself, it’s a work of immense proportions and emotions. In this edition of Upbeat, Music Director Alasdair Neale explores the enduring appeal and resonance of this epic piece to today’s audiences. This event will also be livestreamed on svmusicfestival.org.
