Piano Festival: Douglas Plays Tchaikovsky

The first weekend of our Piano Festival launches with two nights of Romantic firepower from legendary pianists. Andreas Delfs leads the orchestra in two unique programs spotlighting towering works by Rachmaninov and Tchaikovsky. Barry Douglas brings heroic sweep to Tchaikovsky’s iconic Piano Concerto No. 1, framed by selections from The Seasons and Francesca da Rimini. Each evening offers a distinct program, revealing the passion, drama, and virtuosic brilliance that make these composers and these pianists truly unforgettable. This concert is especially for: Tchaikovsky fans People who enjoy piano RPO Recommends… Piano Festival Week 1 Program A: Kern Plays Rachmaninov Piano Festival Week 2 Program A: Biss Plays Beethoven Piano Festival Week 2 Program B: Hamelin Plays Brahms The Nutcracker with Rochester City Ballet Juliana Plays Piazzolla’s Four Seasons (the RPO will perform Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 1)