Piano Festival: Kern Plays Rachmaninov

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. Olga Kern tackles the volcanic intensity of Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 3, framed by the composer’s haunting Isle of the Dead and Moment Musical, Etude Tableaux, and Polichinelle. 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: Rachmaninov fans Fans of Olga Kern People who enjoy piano RPO Recommends… Piano Festival Week 1 Program B: Douglas Plays Tchaikovsky Piano Festival Week 2 Program A: Biss Plays Beethoven Piano Festival Week 2 Program B: Hamelin Plays Brahms Can’t get enough Rachmaninov? Join us for Makoto Ozone Plays Rhapsody in Blue (the RPO will perform Rachmaninov’s Symphony No. 2)