Known for his bold programming and artistic vision, Artistic Director finalist Michael Lewanski leads a powerful and eclectic program that bridges cultures, eras, and emotions. The concert begins with Carlos Chávez’s energetic Sinfonia India, followed by Jessie Montgomery’s luminous Hymn for Everyone. Acclaimed violinist MingHuan Xu takes center stage in John Corigliano’s haunting Red Violin Chaconne, a work of cinematic beauty and emotional depth. The concert concludes with the striking wit and youthful brilliance of Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 1—a landmark debut from one of the 20th century’s most iconic voices.

Who’s Performing

Michael Lewanski, Artistic Director Finalist Candidate
MingHuan Xu, Violin

What’s Playing

CHAVEZ: Sinfonia India

CORIGLIANO: Red Violin: Chaconne for Violin and Orchestra MingHuan Xu, violin

MONTGOMERY: Hymn for Everyone

SHOSTAKOVICH: Symphony No. 1

This concert is free for students, so bring your friends and family for an afternoon of beautiful music! You can get two free tickets per use of the code LOSTUDENT26.