Inspired by the rolling hills, bird calls, and peaceful charm of the Bohemian countryside, Dvořák weaves together an array of vibrant folk songs and wistful pastoral melodies in his beloved Eighth Symphony. Kaija Saariaho’s ethereal Lumière et Pesanteur adds to the ambience in this dazzling program led by Portuguese conductor Dinis Sousa in his SLSO debut. MacArthur Genius Fellowship awardee and Avery Fisher Prize recipient Jeremy Denk takes on Bartók’s fiery Piano Concerto No. 2, delivering inimitable expressive power.
