Hang on for an explosive tribute to fate. In his Symphony No. 4, Tchaikovsky takes us on a powerful journey that ends in a virtuosic volley of fireworks at breakneck speed. Breathtaking. This program’s real star is the world premiere of the Violin Concerto composed by Michael Ippolito, a Tampa native and award-winning composer. Music Director Michael Francis and TFO commissioned the full-length work as part of our commitment to music as a living art form and our unique collaboration with Ippolito. The program also includes the hauntingly beautiful Elegy by Grace Williams, Wales’ most notable female composer. These program notes include music excerpts.
Masterworks 5: Performances: Dec. 2-4, 2022