In a program highlighting composers of the Classical era, violinist Karen Gomyo returns to the DSO to perform the First Violin Concerto of Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges. Known as both a champion fencer and violinist, his concertos offered a way to demonstrate both his expressiveness and virtuosity. We also hear one of the famed late symphonies of another eccentric personality, Mozart's majestic Symphony No. 39.
Large budgets, epic storylines, and record crowds. The arrival of summer brings with it blockbuster movies that capture everyone’s attention, and turn film composers—such as John Williams and Hans Zimmer—into household names. Enter the summer with the best music from some of the top-grossing summ...
Beloved by audiences across the globe, violinist Gil Shaham returns to Detroit to join DSO Music Director Jader Bignamini to perform Barber's Violin Concerto on a program also featuring two works by internationally acclaimed musician, composer, and bandleader Wynton Marsalis: his "Fanfare" and Bl...
