Event Details

Friday 6.5: James Conlon and Jean-Yves Thibaudet

James Conlon

This Friday 6.5 Series concert features James Conlon's remarks before the complete works are performed. Franz Liszt, superstar pianist, meets a modern counterpart in Thibaudet. James Conlon, LA Opera's music director, brings us music from the opera that sparked Stalin's campaign against Shostakovich.

Meet Jean-Yves Thibaudet for an exclusive CD signing immediately following the concert at the Symphony Store in the lobby. Purchase your CDs now at the Symphony eStore.

Program Notes

LISZT: Concerto No. 2 In A major For Piano And Orchestra

SHOSTAKOVICH: Orchestral Suite from the opera Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District

Artist Biographies

Conductor/Performers

James Conlon
conductor

Jean-Yves Thibaudet
piano

Program

Liszt

Piano Concerto No. 2

Shostakovich (arr. Conlon)

Suite from Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District

Performance Date(s)

Fri, Mar 13, 2009 6:30pm
Davies Symphony Hall

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