Conrad Tao Plays Tchaikovsky

Saturday, October 8, 2022 – 7:30 PM

WASHINGTON PAVILION
Delta David Gier, conductor
Conrad Tao, piano

EVENT OVERVIEW: 

Pascuzzi / Prayer for Ukraine

Tao / Spoonfuls

Tchaikovsky / Piano Concerto No. 1

Brahms / Symphony No. 1

The season opens with pianist and composer, Conrad Tao, leader of the new generation of classical music.  Tao plays his jazz-inspired ‘Spoonfuls’ with the SDSO, followed by Tchaikovsky’s electrifying piano concerto.  “Tao’s ability to get around a keyboard – with either nimble agility or pounding intensity as required – is something to marvel over.” – Joshua Kosman, San Francisco Chronicle

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Concert Insights

6:30 PM      Mary W. Sommervold Hall, Washington Pavilion

Join Music Director Delta David Gier as he contextualizes the music and enriches the performance with background on guest artists and the repertoire. Concert Insights is held in the Mary W. Sommervold Hall of the Washington Pavilion.

7 @ 7:07 – Seven things to listen for in the concert!

7:07 PM    3rd Floor Lobby, Washington Pavilion

Join SDSO Assistant Conductor Thomas Fortner as he leads a pre-concert talk highlighting interesting features of the concert that evening. This fast-paced and energetic lecture takes place in the north lobby of the third floor prior to every Saturday evening Classical Concert.

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