© Antoine Saito
© Antoine Saito
Richard Strauss: Symphonic Imagination – 2
2026-2027Balancing metaphysical reflection with flashes of whimsy, this program reveals the full dramatic range of Strauss. Death and Transfiguration elevates the evening with a poignant musical fresco in which a soul, standing at the threshold of death, finds peace in the light. With Till Eulenspiegel, the mood shifts entirely: sharp strokes, leaping rhythms, and irresistible orchestral humor. Then comes Don Quixote, whose variations take on a rare expressive intensity thanks to Alisa Weilerstein’s cello, beautifully supported by Rafael Payare. An alternate version of this concert is also offered, featuring Don Juan in place of Till Eulenspiegel.
A large-scale masterpiece where the full power of the orchestra delivers a truly breathtaking experience.
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Artists
Orchestre symphonique de Montréal
Rafael Payare, conductor
Alisa Weilerstein, cello
Program
Richard Strauss, Till Eulenspiegel’s Merry Pranks, op. 28, TrV 171 (17 min)
Intermission (20 min)
Richard Strauss, Don Quixote, TrV 184, op. 35 (38 min)
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