Anna Rakitina, conductor
Avi Avital, mandolin
MOZART: Overture to The Abduction from the Seraglio
FAZIL SAY: Mandolin Concerto (U.S. Premiere)
TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No. 5
Join conductor Anna Rakitina and mandolin virtuoso Avi Avital for an unforgettable evening of musical brilliance. Avital’s groundbreaking artistry sets the stage for Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5, a powerful journey from fate’s darkness to triumphant victory. With sweeping melodies and dramatic contrasts, this masterpiece will leave you moved and inspired.
Preview Talk at 7 p.m. with KUSC midday host Alan Chapman.
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May 7, 2026 | 8:00 PM
May 8, 2026 | 8:00 PM
May 9, 2026 | 8:00 PM
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