September 18, 2010
Thomas Wolfe Auditorium, 8:00pm
Tchaikovsky Suite from Sleeping Beauty
Szymanowski Violin Concerto No.1
Rachel Barton Pine, violin
Hindemith Symphonic Metamorphosis
On opening night, we begin with some of the most beloved music by the king of ballet: Tchaikovsky’s magical score to Sleeping Beauty. We will also introduce American virtuoso Rachel Barton Pine, making her Asheville debut. Rachel’s unquenchable thirst for discovery has led to her mastery of styles, whether it’s probing the music of Bach on period instruments, writing her own cadenzas to Beethoven, or rocking out with her own heavy metal band! Rachel brings her adventurousness and keen ear for color to a gem of the 20th Century - Szymanowski’s mesmerizing Concerto No. 1. We will conclude the opening festivities with one of last century’s most brazen and celebratory scores – Hindemith’s Symphonic Metamorphosis. Don't miss this parade of brilliant orchestral color as we launch our 50th anniversary season with the great music you have come to expect from your ASO.
