The Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra Coming to Van Wezel, 3/1

With acclaimed Cellist/Conductor Dmitry Yablonsky at the helm, The Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra's program will include Alexander Tchaikovsky (b. 1946) The Khojaly Requiem (2012), Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921) Cello Concerto No.1 in A minor OP.33 (Israeli teenage virtuoso Danielle Akta will be the guest soloist on the cello) and Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943) Symphony #2 in E minor, OP. 27*.The Khojaly Requiem will feature a Tar solo. A Tar is a traditional instrument shared by many countries including Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan and others in the Caucasus region.

*Program subject to change.

Tickets are $15-$70 and are available at VanWezel.org, the Box Office, or by calling 941-953-3368.