The Moldau & More: Tucson Symphony Orchestra

The Tucson Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of guest conductor José Luis Gómez, presents an evening of rich orchestral works. The program highlights Bedřich Smetana’s beloved The Moldau, a tone poem that paints the course of the Vltava River, alongside Grażyna Bacewicz’s Symphony for Strings and Jean Sibelius’s Symphony No. 3. Bacewicz’s work showcases her distinctive mid-century voice, while Sibelius’s Third Symphony moves from classical clarity to his later, more austere style. This concert offers a journey through three distinct musical landscapes, each piece a testament to its composer’s national and personal identity.

The Tucson Symphony Orchestra, known for its dynamic performances, brings these works to life in an intimate concert hall setting. Gómez’s interpretive skill promises to highlight the contrasts between the program’s lyrical, folk-infused Moldau and the more structural, modern Bacewicz and Sibelius symphonies. Attendees can expect a polished and engaging evening of classical music.