Dvořák and Bjarnason at The Hollywood Bowl

Five years ago, maverick violinist Pekka Kuusisto gave the world premiere of Danel Bjarnasons dazzling concerto that explores the sound possibilities of what a violin (and an exceptional violinist) can create, and he returns to the Bowl for an encore performance. Finnish conductor Dalia Stasevska has been widely celebrated by critics for her ability to elicit the finest nuances with her precise directing (Bachtrack). She leads Dvoks cheerful Eighth Symphony, featuring vibrant Czech folk melodies, as well as Anna Merediths Nautilus, which has been called pure maximalist mayhem by GQ while showing up in the soundtracks of everything from Netflixs Living With Yourself to Bo Burnhams Eighth Grade.