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The 2025–26 Season opens with two powerful, romantic musical statements: Rachmaninoff’s third piano concerto, rich in sweeping melodies and virtuosity, and Sibelius’s majestic Second Symphony, exuding emotion and an immense source of pride for Finland. Piano soloist Olga Kern, the first woman in more than 30 years to win the prestigious Van Cliburn competition, makes a welcome return to Tucson. Chávez’s short opener, Toccata, bursts with the rhythms and sounds of his native Mexico. This concert is expected to last 2 hours and 5 minutes, including intermission. Sunday Parking Alert: There is a hockey event at TCC Arena beginning at 2 p.m. This event may cause parking congestion. This concert is available as part of a Classic Series or Create Your Own Subscription. This concert will be preceded by Concert Comments, a pre-concert talk, beginning one hour before each performance. Linda Ronstadt Music Hall has a clear bag policy. Read more about this venue Rachmaninoff was a superstar pianist in his own right and gave the concerto’s premiere in New York City on one of his many tours of the U.S. Such was the piece’s difficulty that he carried with him a silent keyboard for practice purposes wherever he went. A follow-up to his popular symbol of Finnish identity Finlandia, Sibelius’s symphony was quickly embraced by his countrymen as an emblem of national liberation from the Russian Empire. The composer denied this was his intention, but the triumphant conclusion might suggest otherwise. Judge for yourself!Plan Your Visit
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