Shelley Conducts Stravinsky's Firebird

Experience a journey like no other, from the exhilarating pace of John Adams' Short Ride in a Fast Machine to the lush romanticism of Erich Wolfgang Korngold's Violin Concerto, brought to life by rising star, Aubree Oliverson. After intermission, be transported to a magical realm with Stravinsky’s The Firebird, presented in its complete brilliance, filled with vibrant colors, rhythmic energy, and lush harmonies. It’s paired with stunning visuals that amplify the drama and enchantment of this timeless masterpiece.

“Aubree Oliverson played the Concerto for all it is worth, capturing varied moods with passion, fire, tenderness and sorrow.” –New York Classical Review

Preview Talk at 7 p.m. with KUSC midday host Alan Chapman.