Tim Hankewich and Orchestra Iowa present Tchaikovsky’s final symphony, “Pathetique,” which premiered just nine days before the famous composer’s death. Tim says he thinks the piece is Tchaikovsky’s most profound work.
The Orchestra will feature its principal cellist, Laura Usiskin, in a Shostakovich concerto. Shostakovich lived during the Soviet Union era, and actually wrote a musical secret message into the composition in case he was ever declared an “un-person.”
Oct. 14 at the Paramount, Oct. 15 at West High in Iowa City, and a special show Monday, Oct. 16 at the Sondheim Center in Fairfield.
Tickets and information at www.orchestraiowa.org.
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