CLASSICS V: BEYOND THE SHORES

Sarah Ioannides, conductor 

George Li piano 

FELIX MENDELSSOHN Fingal’s Cave* 
ROBERT SCHUMANN Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 54 
DOBRINKA TABAKOVA Kynance Cove 
RALPH VAUGHAN WILLIAMS Toward the Unknown Region* 

A journey through stirring landscapes, resonant with the echoes of nature and human emotion. 

• Mendelssohn beautifully captures the mysterious and windswept beauty of the Scottish coast, painting a vivid picture of the sea swirling through an ancient, echoing cave. 

• George Li brings Schumann’s Piano Concerto to life with his expressive touch and technical brilliance, highlighting the work’s intricate dialogues and rich, Romantic touches. 

• Kynance Cove evokes the serene beauty and sweeping landscapes of a coastal cove, with rich harmonies that capture the essence of the natural scenery. 

• A beautiful intertwining of orchestral and vocal elements, featuring Symphony Tacoma Voices, creating a sense of adventure and hope, leading us on a powerful journey toward the unknown with sweeping melodies and deep emotional resonance.