Rautavaara: Cantus Arcticus Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 3 Sibelius: Symphony No. 2 When did Beethoven, slowly growing deaf and in considerable despair, begin shaking a fist at his fate? Many cite his intense yet tender Piano Concerto No. 3, performed by Feo-Fei Dong in her TFO debut. In contrast is Sibelius’ popular Symphony No. 2, rich in the character and grandeur of the composer’s Finnish homeland, building to one of the most glorious symphony finales. The concert begins with Rautavaara’s Cantus Arcticus, a mesmerizing fusion of live orchestral textures and recorded birdsong captured from the marshes of Northern Finland. We’re full of surprises. Every Masterworks concert has 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. Please note: The soloist on this program has changed due to a scheduling conflict. The previous featured artist, Jeneba Kanneh-Mason, is now scheduled to perform with The Florida Orchestra in November 2026.
