Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 24 is one of his most gripping works, full of tension, elegance, and emotional depth. Pianist Yefim Bronfman brings commanding presence to the solo role, partnered by JoAnn Falletta and the BPO. John Adams’ The Chairman Dances adds rhythmic sparkle and motion, while Strauss’s Also Sprach Zarathustra expands the orchestra into vast, cinematic territory. Together these works create a journey from crisp precision to awe, with the concert hall itself becoming part of the experience.

Program

JoAnn Falletta, conductor
Yefim Bronfman, piano

JOHN ADAMS  The Chairman Dances (Foxtrot for Orchestra)
MOZART  Concerto No. 24 in C minor for Piano and Orchestra, K. 491
I. Allegro
II. Larghetto
III. Allegretto

R. STRAUSS  Also sprach Zarathustra, Opus 30

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