CARL ST.CLAIR - conductor
André Watts - piano

Dvorák: Carnival Overture
Grieg: Piano Concerto
Prokofiev: Symphony No. 5

Andre Watts remains one of the world’s most celebrated and beloved piano soloists; Grieg’s dramatic and sweeping concerto is the perfect showcase for his talents. Then, enjoy the symphony Prokofiev considered his best, calling it music “glorifying the human spirit.” Written more than 14 years after his Fourth Symphony, it conveys the emotional tensions of wartime Russia.

Concert Preview Talk with host Alan Chapman at 7PM.

Concert sponsors: Ellie and Mike Gordon

MUSICIAN TRIVIA NIGHT

Post-Concert Event @ Leatherby's (next to the concert hall)
Saturday, June 12 @ 10:15 PM - 11 PM

Which Pacific Symphony musician is also a champion poker player? Who was an aeronautical engineer for ten years? What is violinist Robert Schumitzky's sport?

If you know these answers (or even if you don't), come to Leatherby's after the performance on June 12th to play some trivia, chat over a glass of wine with our musicians, and possibly win an iPod shuffle!

Everyone who plays will win two free tickets to a summer concert at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater.

Don't miss this chance to meet our musicians and win tickets to a sizzling summer performance!