Beethoven: Grosse Fuge Shostakovich: Cello Concerto No. 1 Mozart: Queen of the Night arias from The Magic Flute Mozart: Symphony No. 41, “Jupiter” Now with more Mozart! Michael Francis adds Mozart’s most dazzling arias from The Magic Flute to this program. Mozart specialist Michael Francis leads Mozart’s majestic Symphony No. 41, “Jupiter” — the composer’s final and most triumphant symphonic statement. The drama intensifies with the Queen of the Night’s breathtaking arias from The Magic Flute — the shimmering “Oh, don’t tremble, my dear son” and the dazzling, fearsome “Hell’s vengeance boils in my heart,” two of the most spectacular showpieces ever written for the soprano voice. TFO welcomes back soloist Maximilian Hornung for Shostakovich’s soul-stirring Cello Concerto No. 1. Beethoven’s Grosse Fuge begins the concert with a whirlwind of sound. We’re full of surprises. Most Masterworks concerts have a surprise inside – a short mystery piece that connects to the program in an unexpected way. Each one is Michael Francis’ little secret. Classical Kids & Teens: Kids and teens ages 5-18 get in free to all Masterworks concerts with Classical Kids tickets, thanks in part to the generous support of an anonymous donor. At least one paying adult purchase is required per order, and other restrictions apply. These tickets are available in advance only through The Florida Orchestra Ticket Center. For more information and tickets, call 727.892.3337.
