Hartford, CT – The Hartford Symphony Orchestra (HSO) presents Tchaikovsky & Bonds as part of the 2024-2025 Masterworks Series. Clayton Stephenson, the 2024-2025 Joyce C. Willis Artist in Residence joins the HSO for his first performance with the Orchestra. Under the direction of dynamic conductor and Connecticut Native, Jonathan Rush, this concert features the unparalleled brilliance of Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto, the delightful exuberance of Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 3 in D major, op.29 and selections from Bonds’ Montgomery Variations, a tribute to the resilience and spirit of the people of Montgomery, Alabama during the Civil Rights Movement.

Program Highlights:

-  Bonds, Selections from The Montgomery Variations: Experience the profound tribute to the resilience and spirit of Montgomery, Alabama, during the Civil Rights Movement. This piece captures the strength and determination of a pivotal time in American history.
- Tchaikovsky, Piano Concerto, op. 23, TH 55: Featuring the 2024-2025 Joyce C. Willis Artist in Residence, Clayton Stephenson, this iconic concerto is renowned for its sweeping melodies and virtuosic demands, showcasing the brilliance of the piano in Tchaikovsky’s signature style. The Joyce C. Willis Artist in Residence is graciously funded by the Roberts Foundation for the Arts.
- Tchaikovsky, Symphony No. 3 in D major, op. 29, TH 26: Known affectionately as the "Polish" Symphony, this work is infused with vibrant rhythms and exuberant themes, reflecting Tchaikovsky’s deep appreciation for folk music and culture.

Featuring:
Jonathan Rush, conductor
Clayton Stephenson, piano,

Joyce C. Willis Artist in Residence, underwritten by the Roberts Foundation for the Arts

Bonds, Selections from The Montgomery Variations
Tchaikovsky, Concerto for Piano, op. 23, TH 55
Tchaikovsky, Symphony No. 3 in D major, op. 29, TH 2

The 2024-2025 Masterworks Series is sponsored by the Roberts Foundation for the Arts and the Elizabeth M. and Harriette M. Landon Foundation.

Event Details:

Dates: December 13-15, 2024

Times: Friday & Saturday 8pm?Sunday 3pm????? 

Location: Belding Theater, The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts, 166 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT

Tickets and Information:
Tickets starting at $35; $10.00 for students with ID and are available now at www.hartfordsymphony.org or by calling the Box Office at 860-987-5900. Additional discounts are available for seniors, and groups.

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