Program Notes: Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No. 3

Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No. 3 may be his most intriguing – and underrated – symphony. Four decades separate Rachmaninoff’s First and Third symphonies, both neglected compared to the celebrated Second. Written in America, his Third Symphony radiates lush romantic melodies, drenched in his trademark orchestral colors. The program starts off with Sibelius’ Violin Concerto, an unquestioned masterpiece revered by concert violinists for more than a century. It got off to a slow start in popularity, but today, the concerto takes its rightful place alongside those of Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Tchaikovsky, Brahms and Bruch.


Masterworks 2 of the 24/25 Season
Performances Oct 19 & 20, 2024