Tchaikovsky 4 with Maestro Bahl

Maestro Bahl returns alongside violinist Lara St. John; together with the Omaha Symphony, they’ll premiere Martin Kennedy’s new violin concerto to the world in an unforgettable evening.

Holland Center
Friday, May 20 | 7:30 PM
Saturday, May 21 | 7:30 PM
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Artists

Ankush Kumar Bahl Music Director More
Lara St. John Violin More

Program Info

  • WAGNER: Overture to Tannhäuser

  • MARTIN KENNEDY: Violin Concerto (World Premiere)

  • TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No. 4 in F minor, Op. 36

Music Director Ankush Kumar Bahl returns for the final Masterworks concert of the season with the fiery Canadian violinist, Lara St. John, in tow. Together with the Omaha Symphony, they’ll premiere British composer Martin Kennedy’s new violin concerto to the world in an unforgettable evening. The program ends on an emotional, exuberant note with one of the greatest Russian Romantic works in all of the repertoire: Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4 in F minor.

Program Notes

We've gone digital—you won't see physical program books at the concert hall anymore. Instead, find your program notes on the Omaha Symphony app or online here. You can also read more about our switch to digital programs here.

Want a version you can print at home and bring with you to the concert? We've got you covered. Find it below!

Printable Program

Audio Program Notes

Omaha Symphony Vice President of Artistic Administration Dani Meier reads your program notes—whether you are visually impaired or just prefer audio, you can take a listen below!

Omaha Symphony · Audio Program Notes - Tchaikovsky 4 with Maestro Bahl

Best Price PLUS After Hours special performance on Friday!

Check out Friday evening for the best availability and the best price. Also, directly following the concert, there will be a special performance by Lara St. John and Martin Kennedy in the lobby as part of our After Hours series. You don't want to miss it!

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