Pacific Symphony to Offer TCHAIKOVSKY SPECTACULAR as Part of Summer Festival, 9/5

Don't miss the traditional end to Pacific Symphony's Summer Festival, including the thrilling climax of thundering cannons and spectacular fireworks in Tchaikovsky's "1812" Overture! Before that, enjoy Russian Romantic favorites - including music from "The Sleeping Beauty"by Tchaikovsky, Stravinsky's enchanted "Firebird" and Rachmaninoff's hugely popular Piano Concerto No. 2.

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Tchaikovsky: Introduction and Waltz from "The Sleeping Beauty"

Stravinsky: Suite from "The Firebird"
Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2
Tchaikovsky: "1812" Overture

The program's centerpiece is Rachmaninoff's virtuosic showpiece-the achingly beautiful, grand and lyrical Piano Concerto No. 2, performed by Olga Kern. Born in Russia to a family of musicians with direct links to both Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninoff, the captivating pianist was the first woman in 30 years to win the Gold Medal at the 11th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition (2001).