MENDELSSOHN'S ITALIAN
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DateNov 08 - 09, 2025
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Doors Open60 minutes prior to showtime.
- Age GuidelineThe Morrison Center encourages you to do your research on specific titles and decide what is appropriate for you and your party before tickets are purchased.
- Nov 08, 2025 / Saturday 7:30 PM / Doors: 7:30 PM / Doors: + Add to Calendar
- Nov 09, 2025 / Sunday 2:00 PM / Doors: 2:00 PM / Doors: + Add to Calendar
MENDELSSOHN’S ITALIAN
Conductor Eric Garcia
Transcend borders, cultures, and traditions in a concert that spans the globe. Your journey begins with Clarice Assad’s Baião ‘n Blues, a delightful opener that blends Brazilian rhythms with echoes of American blues. Pianist, Joyce Yang takes center stage with Grieg’s audience favorite Piano Concerto in A minor, a blend of lyrical beauty, classical form, and fiery virtuosity. The program concludes with Mendelssohn’s effervescent Italian Symphony, capturing the vibrant culture of Italy.
PRE-CONCERT TALK
Join Musicologist Bradley Berg and Music Director Eric Garcia (and special guests) as they guide you through the music you are about to hear, providing an enlightening look at the repertoire and composers before the performance begins. Bring your questions! Please gather inside the concert hall by the stage.
Matinee Pre-Concert Talk starts at 12:45 pm (for 2:00pm Sunday)
Evening Pre-Concert Talk starts at 6:15 pm (for 7:30pm Saturday)
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