Bozeman Symphony announces Ching-Yun Hu-featured performances for early March
The Bozeman Symphony Orchestra and Symphonic Choir presents Symphonic Revolution with special guest pianist Ching-Yun Hu on Saturday, March 2nd at 7:30pm and Sunday, March 3rd at 2:30pm. Both performances will take place at the Willson Auditiorium.
Two of the repertoire’s preeminent masterpieces from two of Russia’s most famous composers are on display. First, from its stunning introduction through one of classical music’s most enduring themes, Tchaikovsky’s wildly popular Piano Concerto No. 1 will dazzle with virtuosity. Next, the performances will tackle the phenomenal orchestral techniques of Dmitri Shostakovich, in his captivating, and ultimately celebratory Symphony No. 12 “The Year 1917.”
Tickets range $22 to $67 with student discounts available. A limited number of rush tickets are also available, based on availability. This concert season is generously sponsored by David and Risi Ross. Thank you to Bruce and Kimberlie Jodar for sponsoring these performances.
Declared a “first-class talent” and praised for her “poetic use of color and confidently expressive phrasing” (The Philadelphia Inquirer), the distinguished Taiwanese-American pianist Ching-Yun Hu is recognized and acclaimed worldwide for her dazzling technique, deeply probing musicality, and directly communicative performance style.
Ching-Yun Hu’s 2018-2019 season highlights include performances in Philadelphia, Amsterdam, Beijing and Bogotá. She gave the Asia premiere of Red Cliff, Concerto for Piano and Orchestra by Yiu-kwong Chung and the National Chinese Orchestra Taiwan, following the concerto’s world premiere with the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia and Dirk Brosse. She was heard in return engagements with the Evergreen Symphony Orchestra in Mozart’s Piano Concerto in D minor. She’ll return to Colombia for a residence at the Festival Internacional de Piano en Ibaque. She’ll also embark on an eight-city tour of China – “Ching-Yun Hu’s Silk Road Project.”
Ching-Yun Hu released her latest solo album, Ching-Yun Hu: Rachmaninoff, last spring. A collaboration with Philadelphia’s WRTI radio, her album received critical acclaims. Pianist Magazine gave it 5 stars and proclaimed it “essential listening for Rachmaninoff admirers.”
Tickets for all Bozeman Symphony performances may be reserved in advance at www.bozemansymphony.org or at the door, based on availability. Those interested may also visit the Symphony offices, located at 1001 W Oak St., Ste. 110, or call (406) 585-9774 for further details. •
