Virginia Chamber Orchestra - Lyricism and Legacy

The Virginia Chamber Orchestra pairs the intimacy of chamber music with the sweep of symphonic repertoire, bringing fully professional musicians together under conductor Emil de Cou. In Lyricism and Legacy, pianist Thomas Pandolfi joins the orchestra for Saint-Saëns’s Second Piano Concerto, a showcase for both expressive melody and dazzling virtuosity. The program also features Schubert’s rarely heard Symphony No. 7 and music by Bohuslav Martinů, setting contrasting musical voices side by side. It’s a chance to hear a celebrated concerto soloist and orchestra share a program that moves between lyrical piano writing and the expansive color of the symphony.