Dichter Plays Grieg

Concert Details

Gerard Schwarz, guest conductor
Misha Dichter, piano

• WEBERN-SCHWARZ: Langsamer Satz
• GRIEG: Concerto for Piano in A Minor, op. 16
• DVOŘÁK: Symphony No. 7 in D Minor, op. 70

Run Time: Approx. 120 minutes

Guest Artists

NOTES FROM THE MAESTRO

“Every season, we’re excited to welcome a guest conductor, and this year, we’re honored to have Gerard Schwarz. Formerly the co-principal trumpet of the New York Philharmonic and the former music director of the Seattle Symphony, Maestro Schwarz brings a wealth of experience. Joining him is pianist Misha Dichter, an artist with a remarkable international career spanning over 60 years. I’m thrilled that both accepted our invitation!

Maestro Schwarz has chosen to conduct Dvořák’s Symphony No. 7, a true classic. Dvořák, discovered by Brahms, composed a total of nine symphonies, with the seventh written in direct response to Brahms’ Symphony No. 3, which he heard in 1884.

We’ll also feature Grieg’s Piano Concerto, another classic and one of the most popular works in its genre. Grieg was deeply influenced by Robert Schumann’s Piano Concerto, which he heard Clara Schumann perform in 1858, and this inspiration shines through in his own composition. Don’t miss this exciting evening of timeless music!”