Liszt’s Piano Concerto No. 1

This program is a glittering mix of brilliance and heart and a musical through-line of inspiration. From the elegance of Mozart to the virtuosic fireworks of Liszt, to the toe-tapping and lush waltzes of Richard Strauss, one composer inspired the next as we hear the progression of music from the 18^th century to the 20^th century on tonight’s program, which includes Mozart’s Symphony No. 39 opening the program, followed by Franz Liszt’s Concerto No. 1 in E-flat major for Piano & Orchestra, and after intermission, Richard Strauss’s Suite from his 1911 opera, Der Rosenkavalier.

Leading this program, we are thrilled to welcome Austrian conductor Katharina Wincor to the podium in Symphony Hall. And joining her for the Liszt Piano Concerto, the dynamic and soulful Michelle Cann.