Winter Dreams

Immerse yourself in the soaring, cinematic tapestry of “Winter Dreams,” a concert film that transports audiences from the rugged peaks of the Russian countryside to the gilded halls of early 20th‑century Soviet cinema. The program begins with Modest Mussorgsky’s legendary “A Night on the Bare Mountain,” a vivid depiction of a haunting winter landscape brought to life by shimmering orchestral textures and a touch of folk mystique. Next, experience Sergey Prokofiev’s rousing “Lieutenant Kije” suite, born from the thrilling score of Aleksandr Faintsimmer’s 1934 film “Lieutenant Kije” and infused with heroic brass and pulsating rhythms that capture the drama of wartime resoluteness. The finale, the titular piece, is Piotr Ilyitch Tchaikovsky’s “Symphony No. 1 in G minor, Winter Dreams,” a sweeping, lyrical masterpiece that wraps the evening in a hushed, snowy reverie, breathing fresh breath into the young composer’s iconic work. Elevate your concert experience—click the link for full details and tickets.