Friday, January 29, 2027 · 7:30 PM
Saint-Saëns & Schubert
Richmond Symphony · Perkinson Center for the Arts & Education · Richmond, Virginia
Program
- Cheryl Frances-Hoad Invocatio
- Camille Saint-Saëns Cello Concerto No. 1 in A minor, Op. 33
- Franz Schubert Symphony No. 4 in C minor, D.417 "Tragic"
Artists
- Valentina Peleggi Conductor
- Jason McComb Soloist, Cello
Running time: about 49 min (estimate from the works' usual timings; not every piece has one)
Worth the drive: Saint-Saëns's compact, continuous concerto for cello and orchestra packs drama, songful melody, and brilliant solo writing into about 19 minutes, making it a favorite showcase piece. More about Camille Saint-Saëns's Cello Concerto No. 1 in A minor, Op. 33 →
About this concert
Conductor Valentina Peleggi leads an evening pairing Cheryl Frances-Hoad's Invocatio with Saint-Saëns's Cello Concerto No. 1, featuring cellist Jason McComb, and closing with Schubert's Symphony No. 4, "Tragic."
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