Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances

Experience the cinematic sweep of a masterfully curated program with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, conducted by the boundary‑pushing maestro Nicholas Collon, founder of the Aurora Orchestra. Join these extraordinary performances, highlighted by two highly anticipated debuts that promise to enchant and surprise. Stella Chen, the prodigious violin virtuoso, makes her DSO debut with a luminous, lush rendition of Erich Wolfgang Korngold’s Violin Concerto. Drawing from Korngold’s evocative film music—most notably the themes of *Another Dawn* (1937), *Anthony Adverse* (1936), and *The Prince and the Pauper* (1937)—the concerto offers a lush tapestry that blurs the line between concert hall and cinema. Collon brings his signature blend of nostalgia and bite to Sergei Rachmaninoff’s rousing **Symphonic Dances**, delivering a tour de force that balances the work’s rich harmonic depth with a compelling rhythmic drive. The program also bursts into fireworks with Lotta Wennäkoski’s thrilling **Flounce**, a modern, high‑energy piece that showcases the orchestra’s virtuosic precision. A pre‑concert talk will be held one hour before the show, giving fans a deeper insight into the music, the performers, and the inspiration behind each program choice. Don’t miss this unforgettable exploration of orchestral film music. Details and tickets are available at the provided link.