Stravinsky's Pulcinella
Stravinsky’s mastery of neo-classical composition shines in his gorgeous Pulcinella suite for chamber orchestra.
Artists
Program Info
Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 3
Bach: Orchestral Suite #1 in C Major
Stravinsky: Ode (Triptychon for Orchestra)
Stravinsky: Pulcinella Suite
Stravinsky: Circus Polka (Composed for a Young Elephant)
Masters of the Baroque and Neo-Baroque come head-to-head in this concert spanning centuries. Conductor Christopher Allen rejoins the Omaha Symphony for Bach’s whirring Brandenburg Concerto No. 3, then sits at the harpsichord for a piece truly fit for a king: Bach’s Orchestral Suite No. 1 in C Major. In the second half, the undisputed genius of the 20th century, Igor Stravinsky, takes on the genre with his delightful Pulcinella, bookended by rarely heard gems Ode and Circus Polka (Composed for a Young Elephant).
Pre-Concert Talks
Join us at 1:15 PM before the performance in the orchestra level lobby for a fun and captivating discussion of this concert's repertoire presented by Omaha Symphony musicians.
For the respect and consideration of all Omaha Symphony patrons, children under 5 years of age are prohibited from attending this performance.
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