Presented by Diablo Symphony Orchestra
Featuring: Composer Daniel Pesca, piano
With the performance of Shostakovich’s 5th symphony, the Diablo Symphony remembers this great composer in his 50th anniversary season. The difficulties under which Shostakovich composed permeate the deep and complex emotions of this extraordinary and brilliant work. Performed alongside works by two American composers which celebrate the joys and bravery of everyday existence, this program explores the whole gamut of human emotions. Don’t miss this powerful finale to our season!
Aaron Copland – Fanfare for the Common Man Daniel Pesca – Up North piano concerto (West Coast premiere) Commissioned with a consortium of American orchestras, including the DSO Dmitri Shostakovich – Symphony No. 5
approx. 2 hours, with one intermission
