No one ever channeled the noble spirit of England with as much sweetness and pathos as Vaughan Williams, and no one understands that better than his compatriot (and president of the Vaughan Williams Society) Sir Andrew Davis. Grieg tinged his suave Piano Concerto with the icy chill and hallowed history of Norway, a piece perfectly suited to Alessio Bax, who plays with “an ease, precision and beauty so seemingly effortless that the music appeared to live and breathe of its own volition” (The New York Times). This musical travelogue begins with an idyllic country scene from Delius, a worldly Romantic.

Artists
Sir Andrew Davis, conductor
Alessio Bax, piano

Repertoire
DELIUS A Village Romeo and Juliet: The Walk to the Paradise Garden
GRIEG Piano Concerto
VAUGHAN WILLIAMS Symphony No. 5

MEET THE BSO: TOTALLY TIMPANI! | SAT, OCT 7, 6:50 PM MEYERHOFF We’ll guide you backstage before the concert for a behind-the-scenes look and to learn about the timpani from BSO musician James Wyman, Principal Timpani. Two tours available, 6:50 PM and 7:15 PM.
LATE NIGHT TRIVIA – PIANO THEMED | SAT, OCT 7, Post-Concert MEYERHOFF  Be sure to join us post-concert for Saturday Late Night Trivia on October 7 in the Meyerhoff Lounge, hosted by BSO violist Helen Hess! Flex your brain muscles at this piano-themed trivia for a chance to win TWO TICKETS to Simon, Ives, and Rachmaninoff featuring Marin Alsop, conductor, and Yunchan Lim, piano.

The appearance of pianist Alessio Bax is made possible through the major support of the Sidney M. Friedberg Guest Artist Fund