Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4 – Fri, May 21, 2027

JoAnn Falletta, conductor
Paul Neubauer, viola

TURINA  Sinfonia Sevillana
ELLEN TAAFFE ZWILICH  Viola Concerto (World Premiere)
TCHAIKOVSKY  Symphony No. 4

Few symphonies deliver catharsis like Tchaikovsky’s Fourth, music that wrestles with fate, surges with urgency, and finally breaks into exhilarating release. JoAnn Falletta leads the BPO in a performance designed for maximum emotional impact. Violist Paul Neubauer and the orchestra premiere Ellen Taaffe Zwilich’s Viola Concerto, bringing the viola’s rich voice forward with expressive range and dramatic presence. Turina’s Sinfonia Sevillana opens with Spanish color and sparkle, setting the stage for a program that travels widely in mood and palette. This is a night for when you want to feel something real, together.