In-person Arts & Culture

Rachmaninoff's Rhapsody

Saturday, June 13, 2026
7:30pm to 9:00pm

Winspear Centre
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Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini bursts with energy and passion. It was an immediate hit with audiences. Joni Mitchell said, “This piece sent me into raptures. To me, it was a tender entreaty for the misunderstood.”

Kurt Weill—best known for The Threepenny Opera—called his innovative and tuneful Second Symphony a “symphonic fantasy.” It is a unique work of tremendous intensity by a rarely performed composer.

Richard Strauss’ ultra-romantic tone poem Don Juan scandalized and delighted audiences at its 1889 premiere—never before had they heard such graphically suggestive music.

This concert will include an intermission.

Prelude

Patrons of this event are invited to attend a prelude presentation before this concert on Thursday, June 11 and Saturday, June 13, starting at 6:45 PM in the Upper Circle Lobby (3rd Floor). This talk by Natalie Boisvert is a fantastic way to learn more about the pieces being performed in your concert.

Program to Include

RACHMANINOFF
Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini
R STRAUSS
Don Juan
WEILL
Symphony No. 2 “Fantaisie symphonique / Symphonic Fantasy”

Program subject to change.

Featured Artists

Kerem Hasan, Conductor
Harmony Zhu, Piano
ESO Debut

Winspear Centre

4 Sir Winston Churchill Square NW
Edmonton, AB, T5J 4X8


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