Shostakovich & Brahms

Saturday, March 6, 2027 / 6:00 p.m. James Feddeck conductor (Music Director candidate) Julian Schwarz cello Mendelssohn: The Hebrides Overture (Fingal’s Cave) Shostakovich: Cello Concerto No. 1 Brahms: Symphony No. 3 Join the NMPhil for an evening of power and contrast. First, Felix Mendelssohn’s evocative The Hebrides Overture transports listeners to the picturesque islands of Scotland. Next, Julian Schwarz performs Dmitri Shostakovich’s poignant First Cello Concerto, written for Mstislav Rostropovich. The program concludes with Johannes Brahms’s masterful Symphony No. 3, a work from the height of his career. Popejoy Hall / 203 Cornell Dr NE / Albuquerque, NM 87106 BUY TICKETS Purchase Subscription MAKING A DIFFERENCE This Performance is Made possible by: Cynthia Phillips & Thomas Martin NM Philharmonics - Popejoy Classics Subscription As we prepare to launch our 2026-2027 season, please consider becoming a subscriber. This is one of the most impactful ways to support your NMPhil, and it brings us great joy to share in the beauty of live music together. In addition, subscribers receive at least 10 percent off single-ticket prices! We can’t wait to share this remarkable season with you. Thank you for considering becoming a valued subscriber—your support means everything to us. 2026/27 Popejoy Classics As a subscriber, you enjoy not only the best seats and exclusive benefits, but you also help reduce our marketing costs, allowing us to direct more resources toward what matters most: the music. Renewing your subscription is a powerful way to continue supporting your orchestra, and we are so grateful for your continued commitment. Subscribe and Save 10% Off Single-Ticket Prices Join us! Ways to subscribe: Purchase subscription Popejoy hall Seating Chart