La Jolla Symphony & Chorus
Presented by the La Jolla Symphony & Chorus
Steven Schick, conductor
Anahita Abbasi – New Work
BRENDA AND STEVEN SCHICK COMMISSION
Johannes Brahms – Symphony No. 3
Michael Pisaro – Concerto for Amplified Percussion& Orchestra
Soloist: Greg Stuart, percussion
CONCERT SPONSORS: Gary & Susan Brown / Family of Joan Forrest, Bob & Judy Gaukel
Brahms’ mighty Third Symphony manages also to be his most intimate and—some would say—his most beautiful symphony. The La Jolla Symphony has not played it for over a quarter of a century—come, listen fresh, and rediscover the wonders of this glorious music. We premiere two commissioned works: a new piece by emerging Iranian composer Anahita Abbasi, known for her electric and electro-acoustic works; and Michael Pisaro’s Concerto for Amplified Percussion, featuring extraordinary percussionist and frequent Pisaro collaborator, Greg Stuart.