The Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra presents Grieg’s Piano Concerto featuring pianist Joyce Yang,

a work by prestigious RI composer Eric Nathan, a Special Side-by-Side performance with the RI Philharmonic Youth Orchestra, and more

Open Rehearsal on Friday, March 18, 2022 at 5:30pm

2021-2022 Taco Classical Series Continues on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at 8pm Providence, RI March 11, 2022

The Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra ushers in springtime with Grieg’s Piano Concerto featuring pianist Joyce Yang on Saturday, March 19th at 8pm at The VETS. Maestro Bramwell Tovey leads this 2021-2022 Taco Classical Series concert showcasing the RI Philharmonic Orchestra premiere of prestigious local composer Eric Nathan’s the space of a door, Grieg’s Piano Concerto, and R. Strauss’

Suite from Der Rosenkavalier. Students from the RI Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (RIPYO) will join Maestro Tovey and the Orchestra in performing Wagner’s Prelude to Act I of Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg in a very special Side-by-Side performance, moved from January 21st. There will also be an Open Rehearsal on Friday, March 18th at 5:30pm.

The program exemplifies the RI Phil’s mission to enrich and transform Rhode Island and beyond through symphonic music and education through programs of exceptional quality which are also relevant and accessible. Eric Nathan’s the space of a door aligns with the orchestra’s growing focus on presenting exceptional works by composers that are connected to or reflect the diverse communities of this region. The piece takes inspiration from Providence’s venerable Athenaeum. Nathan writes: “[The Athenaeum] was my starting point, providing a kind of scaffolding.” A professor at Brown University, Nathan has gained prominence through significant commissions from major orchestras, including the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Pianist Joyce Yang, who will perform the audience-favorite Grieg concerto, is a dynamic and acclaimed young soloist who exemplifies the organization’s commitment to presenting diverse guest artists of the highest quality. And the presence of the RI Phil’s youth orchestra students side-by-side with their mentors on the Wagner’s Die Miestersinger demonstrates the organization’s commitment to educating the next generation of performers, composers and teachers. It all adds up to an inspiring program that points to a bright future for symphonic music in Rhode Island, guided by Bramwell Tovey’s considerable artistry and leadership.

Bramwell Tovey, conductor

Joyce Yang, piano

WAGNER: Prelude to Act I of Die Meistersinger

(Side-by-Side performance with students from the Rhode Island Philharmonic Music School!)

GRIEG: Piano Concerto, op.16

NATHAN: the space of a door

R. STRAUSS: Der Rosenkavalier: Suite

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