American Promise by Karen LeFrak opens the program, depicting the quest for freedom and a quiet prayer of appreciation, commemorating the nation’s year-long 250th birthday celebration. Grammy Award-winning violinist Charles Yang takes to the stage, presenting Kris Bowers’ For a Younger Self. Bowers’ moving first violin concerto composition was written in 2019 with Yang in mind. The violinist is also a compelling vocalist, becoming a crossover artist and improviser with many of his encores going viral on social media.
The spectacular showpiece Scheherazade fills the hall to complete the program. It beguiles and seduces, displaying the virtuosity of the Tucson Symphony Orchestra.
Yang plays classical violin with the charisma of a rock star.
Plan Your Visit
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.
