James S. Kahane, Conductor
Rachel Mercer, Cello
Schubert, Symphony No. 8 "Unfinished"
Dvořák, Silent Woods
Bruch, Kol Nidrei
Tchaikovsky, Souvenir de Florence (Strings)
An evening of passion, lyricism and emotional depth awaits as Music Director James Kahane leads the Orchestra and welcomes acclaimed Canadian cellist Rachel Mercer. Franz Schubert’s Symphony No. 8, “Unfinished,” opens the concert with haunting beauty and intensity, its mystery lingering long after the final note. Rachel Mercer brings warmth and expressive depth as soloist on Max Bruch’s Kol Nidrei and Dvořák’s Silent Woods, which creates a dreamy moment of tranquility. The concert concludes with Tchaikovsky’s Souvenir de Florence for strings, a vibrant showcase brimming with lush melodies, virtuosic interplay and radiant energy.
