Korsantia Plays the “Emperor”

Alexander Korsantia, piano
Yaniv Dinur, conductor

Valerie Coleman: Umoja, Anthem of Unity
Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 5 (Emperor)
Dmitri Shostakovich: Symphony No. 10

This program features three composers who, each in their own way, call for unity and peace. American composer Valerie Coleman writes an anthem for kindness and humanity that fights injustice and racism. New Bedford’s favorite Alexander Korsantia performs the majestic Fifth Piano Concerto of Beethoven – perhaps the most famous humanist composer. The NBSO concludes the season with Shostakovich’s 10^th Symphony, a piece full of pain, terror, and, finally – immense joy. Using his own initials translated into musical notes, Shostakovich signifies the triumph of the individual over a terrorizing and dehumanizing regime.

OPEN REHEARSAL: FRIDAY, MAY 19, 3 – 5:30 PM
ZEITERION PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

Admission is free but donations will be gladly accepted at the door. Seating is general admission. No tickets or RSVP required.

Please note that this is a working rehearsal, and pieces may not be played in their entirety. The break usually occurs sometime between 4 and 4:30 pm. Please save your applause for the end of pieces and/or rehearsal as to not interfere with the rehearsal process.