The Planets
January 28, 2023; 8:00pm
Warner Theatre
Presented by the Erie Philharmonic
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Golijov Sidereus
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Piazzolla Aconcagua: Concerto for Bandoneon and Orchestra
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Hanzhi Wang, accordion
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Holst The Planets
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Women from the Erie Philharmonic Chorus
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In composer Osvaldo Golijov’s world, the beauty of the night sky finds a musical home in the evocative sounds and stylings of Nuevo Tango. With its throbbing rhythms and fascinating color combinations, Sidereus is a work of the twenty-first century that brings a popular style in complete celestial harmony with the modern orchestra. We welcome Hanzhi Wang as she makes her Philharmonic debut with the music of Golijov’s musical hero, the legendary Astor Piazzolla. A rare opportunity to hear the accordion as a solo instrument with the orchestra, Piazzolla’s Aconcagua Concerto sizzles with the infectious rhythms of the tango, coupled with the instrument’s beautiful singing qualities. We finish with Gustav Holst’s famous orchestral tribute to the heavens: The Planets. Each movement of the work is a tone poem inspired by the personalities of the gods after which each planet is named. In music that has deeply influenced sci-fi composers like John Williams, The Planets stands as an epic journey through our solar system that is as fascinating as it is awe-inspiring.
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