FEBRUARY
We’re always pleased to have our own Memphis Symphony musicians step in front of their colleagues into the role of soloist. You’ve no doubt enjoyed Scott Moore’s trumpet playing in numerous concerts and now it’s his turn in a different spotlight. Scott will be performing Eric Ewazen’s Trumpet Concerto, which is actually a recent orchestration of the composer’s Quintet for Trumpet and Strings, a staple of the modern trumpet literature.
I’m also pleased to welcome Edwin Outwater to our podium as this concert’s guest conductor. In keeping with the time of year, he brings us two works from cold-climate composers. From Finland comes Sibelius’ First Symphony, a romantic work influenced by a great Russian composer, Tchaikovsky. Given that connection, it makes sense to open these concerts than with one of Tchaikovsky’s most popular works, Romeo and Juliet.
Come to Maestro's preconcert talk at 7:15 on the Mezzanine, Morgan Keegan Lobby at the Cannon Center.
Also listen to Memphis Symphony Radio Hour on Friday afternoons between 3 pm and 4 pm on WKNO Memphis 91.1 FM or WKNP-Jackson, TN hosted by Maestro David Loebel.
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