Augustin Hadelich plays Sibelius
San Antonio Philharmonic
Friday, January 17th - Saturday, January 18th 2025
Majestic Theatre
Friday, January 17, 2025 // 6:30pm doors, 7:30pm show
Saturday, January 18, 2025 // 6:30pm doors, 7:30pm show
JEFFREY KAHANE, conductor
AUGUSTIN HADELICH, violin
ILYA SHTERENBERG, clarinet
SAN ANTONIO PHILHARMONIC
Florence Price: Adoration*
Brian Raphael Nabors: Pulse*
Saad Haddad: Aysheen*
Valerie Coleman: Umoja*
Sibelius: Violin Concerto in D minor
Immerse yourself in an evening of musical diversity and exploration. The program opens with Florence Price’s ineffably moving Adoration, highlighting the gifts of Ilya Shterenberg, the extraordinary principal clarinet of the SA Philharmonic. The adventure continues with San Antonio premieres of the works of three of America’s most gifted young composers - Brian Raphael Nabors’ Pulse, Saad Haddad’s Aysheen and Valerie Coleman’s Umoja, each offering a distinctive and innovative musical perspective. The pinnacle of the night is reached with Augustin Hadelich’s acclaimed performance of Sibelius’ timeless Violin Concerto in D minor, promising a captivating and unforgettable musical journey that honors both tradition and innovation in classical music.
*San Antonio or Texas premiere