Bartók, Rózsa & Brahms

Experience a landmark concert event celebrating the Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s 125th Anniversary! Join conductor Fabio Luisi and sensational young violinist Amaryn Olmeda for an unforgettable evening featuring a rarely heard masterpiece: Miklós Rózsa’s Violin Concerto. Originally premiered by the DSO in 1956 with the legendary Jascha Heifetz, this concerto hasn't been performed by the orchestra in 70 years – a truly historic moment! Inspired by the vibrant folk music of Eastern Europe, the program also includes spirited selections from Béla Bartók’s Romanian Folk Dances and Johannes Brahms’ Hungarian Dances, capturing the lively soul of Hungary. You’ll recognize and delight in Brahms’ Dance No. 5, a beloved encore guaranteed to leave you wanting to dance along! Discover the captivating brilliance of Rózsa’s concerto, the foundation for his iconic film score for *The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes*, and celebrate a century and a quarter of exceptional orchestral performance.