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James Beckel ~ Toccata
Ludwig van Beethoven ~ Symphony No. 4 in B-flat major, op. 60
Sergei Rachmaninoff ~ Concerto No. 2 for Piano in C minor, op. 18

Thomas Wilkins, Conductor
Jon Kimura Parker, Piano

Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 is one of his most enduringly popular pieces due to its passionate and romantic themes. It also established his fame as a concerto composer. You will recognize its melodies from its many uses in pop culture, but to fully appreciate its grandeur, it should be heard performed live by pianist Jon Kimura Parker and our own world-class orchestra.