“A musical portrait of Stalin,” has described Shostakovich’s primarily oppressive and sinister Tenth Symphony, his first in five years after a Soviet denouncement of his music. Composer Daron Hagen touts the performance of electric guitarist D.J. Sparr on his Electric Guitar Concerto as a “joyous, celebratory romp.” Desert Transport portrays experiencing the sound sensations of a helicopter in flight.

Program

Robert Moody, conductor
D.J. Sparr, electric guitar

MASON BATES  Desert Transport
DARON HAGEN  Film Noir: Concerto for Electric Guitar and Orchestra
SHOSTAKOVICH  Symphony No. 10

Join us after Saturday’s concert for a Musician’s Nightcap!

Meet us on the lower level after Saturday’s performance for light conversations with BPO musicians and complimentary wine and bites, hosted by BPO double bassist Jonathan Borden. This special event is FREE and open to all who attend Saturday’s concert.