Shadows & Light: Barber & Brahms

Thu. October 15, 2026 at 7:30 pm

Featuring
Earl Lee, conductor
Robert Uchida, violin
On the program

Matthew-John Knights: Aperture Widening*
Samuel Barber: Violin Concerto
Johannes Brahms: Symphony No. 1

A glorious affirmation of the human spirit.

Discover the resilient brilliance of three composers who transform darkness into radiant, enduring beauty, each in their own unique way: from Brahms’ triumphant breakthrough First Symphony to the glowing lyricism and fireworks of Barber’s Violin Concerto (featuring our former Concertmaster Robert Uchida), and a specially-commissioned world premiere by Canadian composer Matthew-John Knights.

*Maria Anna Mozart Award winner & world premiere

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