The Palmetto State’s orchestra takes on a monumental symphony by Gustav Mahler filled with the composer’s characteristic angst and spirituality. The scale and psychological tone of the Mahler are in marked contrast to the works at the start of the program: the heroic overture to Wagner’s only comic opera and a typically effervescent waltz by Johann Strauss, Jr.
Listen to the entire program: South Carolina Philharmonic - Eternal Love
Billboard and Introduction to Mahler’s Symphony No. 5 – Lauren Rico
GUSTAV MAHLER: Symphony No. 5
South Carolina Philharmonic
Morohiko Nakahara, conductor
Break and Introduction to Wagner’s Prelude to Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg – Lauren Rico and Mike McKay
RICHARD WAGNER: Prelude to Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg
South Carolina Philharmonic
Morohiko Nakahara, conductor
Introduction to Johann Strauss Jr.’s Wine, Women and Song – Lauren Rico
JOHANN STRAUSS JR: Wine, Women and Song
South Carolina Philharmonic
Morohiko Nakahara, conductor
Introduction to Sergei Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 1 – Lauren Rico
SERGEI PROKOFIEV: Piano Concerto No. 1
South Carolina Philharmonic
Erin Freeman, conductor
Joseph Mohan, piano
End of the Show – Lauren Rico and Mike McKay
Concierto is made possible by Wells Fargo Private Bank, a contributor to WDAV’s Programming Fund.