Featuring two winners from the SFCM Concerto Competitions, members of the San Francisco Ballet Orchestra join SFCM students in a side-by-side orchestra, conducted by Ballet Music Director, Martin West.

PROGRAM

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Mikhail Glinka (1804-1857)
Overture to Ruslan and Lyudmila

Robert Schumann (1810-1856)
Cello Concerto in A Minor, Op. 129
     I. Nicht zu schnell
     II. Langsam
     III. Sehr lebhaft
Matthew Park, cello

-Intermission-

Niccolò Paganini (1782-1840)
Violin Concerto No. 1 in D Major, Op. 6
     I. Allegro maestoso
     II. Adagio espressivo
     III. Rondo. Allegro spiritoso
Yvette Kraft, violin

ABOUT THE SFCM ORCHESTRA

The SFCM Orchestra presents several performances a year that prominently feature student soloists. Participation also includes public orchestral workshops with distinguished guest conductors. Recent guests have included Donald Runnicles, Carl St. Clair, Nicola Luisotti, and Peter Oundjian.

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