Sergei Rachmaninoff declared, “I try to make my music speak simply and directly that which is in my heart.” Michael Davidman, who triumphed to win the American Piano Awards, plays Rachmaninoff’s ravishing Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini. 44 years earlier, Rachmaninoff’s now-too-rarely-heard Youth Symphony showed more than mere promise. The mastery of the 18-year-old composer is astonishing. Tchaikovsky infused Ukrainian folk melodies and colorful orchestration into his blazing “Little Russian” Symphony, his first masterpiece in the form.
Sponsored by the DeHaan National Orchestra Program of the American Piano Awards. This concert will go on sale to the public on August 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. This concert is available now 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.Plan Your Visit
