The Moldau & More

Each work echoes with sweet nostalgia. Smetana’s graceful, flowing “The Moldau” is a memory of his Czech homeland. Written after he had completely lost his hearing, this second movement is one of a six-part patriotic symphonic cycle, Má vlast (My Homeland). The Third Symphony of Jean Sibelius recalls a Mozartian intimacy then adds a bristling urgency, a dramatic stylistic shift from his first two symphony compositions. The piece continues the ongoing cycle of Sibelius symphony performances by the Tucson Symphony Orchestra. Concert Comments Sponsored by Plan Your Visit This concert is available as part of a Masterworks Series Subscription. The Saturday performances are also available as part of a Create Your Own Subscription. This concert will be preceded by Concert Comments, a pre-concert talk, beginning one hour before each performance. Music Director José Luis Gómez recommends these videos: