Strauss and Britten

Experience an evening of breathtaking contrasts with Strauss and Britten, featuring the Tucson Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Alexander Prior. Witness the sensational debut of violinist and violist Yura Lee in a truly remarkable performance – she’s not just playing one concerto, but two! Lee masterfully interprets William Walton’s deeply lyrical and melancholic Viola Concerto, then transitions seamlessly to a stunning rendition of Vaughan Williams’ *The Lark Ascending* on violin, capturing the soaring beauty of a skylark in flight. The program is anchored by two orchestral titans: Richard Strauss’s *Death and Transfiguration*, a powerful and Wagner-influenced exploration of life’s journey and ultimate redemption, and Benjamin Britten’s delightful *The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra*, a vibrant showcase of the Tucson Symphony Orchestra’s extraordinary musicians – a piece originally composed in 1946 for an educational film and famously featured in the Oscar-nominated film *Moonrise Kingdom*. Don’t miss this unforgettable concert event!