October 4, 2025
Andrew Constantine, conductor
James Ehnes, violin
Start the 2025/26 season right with a journey from Elegance to Decadence. First, enjoy the beautiful Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune by Debussy. Inspired by a poem which translates to Afternoon of a Fawn, it spotlights the fine first flute of the Philharmonic. Next, experience firsthand the then (1924) controversial pantomime by Bartok, The Miraculous Mandarin Suite. The evening finishes with Brahms’ only Violin Concerto, considered one of the greatest of all time, featuring the talented soloist James Ehnes.
Musically Speaking
Arrive early and enjoy Musically Speaking, a pre-concert conversation with the conductor and guest artists. Gain behind-the-scenes insight into the music and performers.
- Begins at 6:30 p.m. inside the concert hall
- Free for all ticket holders
Program
DEBUSSY
Prélude à L’après-midi d’un faune 10’
(Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun)
BARTÓK
Suite from The Miraculous Mandarin, Op. 19 20’
Intermission
BRAHMS
Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 77 38’
Allegro non troppo
Adagio
Allegro giocoso; ma non troppo vivace
