Guest conductor Ankush Kumar Bahl, music director of the Omaha Symphony, leads your BPO in a tour de force. Reena Esmail’s “Testament” depicts the story of Meera Bai, a celebrated saint-poet from 15th century India who summons a mighty storm as a symbol of her devotion to Lord Krishna. Technically mesmerizing violinist Paul Huang tackles Bruch’s popular First Violin Concerto. Schumann’s uplifting Second Symphony was composed following his recovery from a nervous breakdown.

Program

Ankush Kumar Bahl, conductor
Paul Huang, violin

REENA ESMAIL  “Testament” from Vishwas
BRUCH  Violin Concerto No. 1
SCHUMANN  Symphony No. 2 in C major