CLASSICS VI: ROMANTIC REVERIES

Sarah Ioannides, conductor 

Alistair MacRae cello 

PYOTR TCHAIKOVSKY Variations on a Rococo Theme, Op. 33 
ANTON BRUCKNER Symphony No. 4, “Romantic” 

An evening of lush melodies and intricate orchestral textures that transport you to a world of romantic elegance and grandeur. 

• Symphony Tacoma principal cellist, Alistair MacRae, takes the spotlight for a masterful interpretation of Tchaikovsky’s “Variations on a Rococo Theme,” bringing to life the elegant and virtuosic variations that highlight the cellist’s artistry, blending classical grace with romantic lyricism. 

• Bruckner’s magnificent and expansive soundscape blends pastoral themes with soaring brass and intricate orchestral passages to evoke a sense of grandeur and serene beauty.