A new premiere by Arizona-raised Paolo Prestini is bookended by works by Gabriela Lena Frank, Villa-Lobos, and Haydn’s Overture to L’isola disabitata and Symphony No. 45, “Farewell.”

Although Haydn’s Symphony No. 45, the “Farewell,” is known for its dramatic Adagio final movement where the musicians exit the stage, it stands on its own as a beautiful, affecting work. Haydn was also an accomplished opera composer; his opera L’isola disabitata tells the story of sisters stranded on a desert island for 13 years, developed in partnership with the most famous librettist of his time, Pietro Metastasio.

The program features two important American composers of their generation: Gabriela Lena Frank draws on her Peruvian heritage and the work of Britten to craft her Concertino Cusqueño; and Prestini, now a major force in New York City musical life, pens a newly co-commissioned work for the TSO.

Villa-Lobos’ ninth and final suite in the series of Brazilian folk and popular music infused with the style of J.S. Bach, showcases the TSO strings.

A new premiere by Arizona-raised Paolo Prestini is bookended by works by Gabriela Lena Frank, Villa-Lobos, and Haydn’s Overture to L’isola disabitata and Symphony No. 45, “Farewell.”

Although Haydn’s Symphony No. 45, the “Farewell,” is known for its dramatic Adagio final movement where the musicians exit the stage, it stands on its own as a beautiful, affecting work. Haydn was also an accomplished opera composer; his opera L’isola disabitata tells the story of sisters stranded on a desert island for 13 years, developed in partnership with the most famous librettist of his time, Pietro Metastasio.

The program features two important American composers of their generation: Gabriela Lena Frank draws on her Peruvian heritage and the work of Britten to craft her Concertino Cusqueño; and Prestini, now a major force in New York City musical life, pens a newly co-commissioned work for the TSO.

Villa-Lobos’ ninth and final suite in the series of Brazilian folk and popular music infused with the style of J.S. Bach, showcases the TSO strings.