Dancing Through Life

A spring showcase of dance-inspired symphonic music with the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra! 

James Kahane, Conductor 
Susanne Hou, Violin  

Enjoy the elegance and energy of the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra performing dance-inspired music! Canadian violinist Susanne Hou melds dazzling technique with gorgeous tone in Saint-Saëns’ fiery, Spanish-inflected Introduction et Rondo Capriccioso, while Philippe Hersant’s Rondes de Nuit evokes the bustling nightlife of Madrid, past and present. These pieces are framed by Ravel’s modern take on 18th-century dances and Dvořák’s dance-infused Eighth Symphony, a splendid showcase for the musicians of the orchestra. 

Concert Program: 

Maurice Ravel (Arr. Zoltán Kocsis), Le Tombeau de Couperin  
Camille Saint-Saëns, Introduction et Rondo Capriccioso 
Philippe Hersant, Rondes de Nuit 
Antonín Dvořák, Symphony No. 8