From Tchaikovsky to Copland

Explore connections among classical contemporaries in this California Symphony program. Arensky’s Variations on a Theme by Tchaikovsky honors his mentor with lyrical expression, flowing into Copland’s Clarinet Concerto, featuring principal clarinet Cory Tiffin and music first shaped by jazz legend Benny Goodman. Barber’s Adagio for Strings provides quiet intensity, and Tchaikovsky’s Serenade for Strings closes with elegance, warmth, and emotional clarity.