Pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet takes the stage in Aram Khachaturian’s rarely heard Piano Concerto, one of the Armenian composer’s greatest triumphs. Stéphane Denève leads orchestral music inspired by the sounds of nature, from Respighi’s extravagant Pines of Rome to Rautavaara’s Cantus Arcticus, both featuring recordings of birdsong. Lera Auerbach’s Icarus captures, in her words, the title character’s “wish to reach the unreachable.”

Program

Lera Auerbach: Icarus (New York Premiere)
Khachaturian: Piano Concerto
Rautavaara: Cantus Arcticus
Respighi: Pines of Rome

Artists

Stéphane Denève (Conductor): Stéphane Denève is music director of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra (SLSO), artistic director of the New World Symphony, and principal guest conductor of the Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra. HIs previous posts include music director of the Brussels Philharmonic and Royal Scottish National Orchestra, chief conductor of the Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra, and principal guest conductor of The Philadelphia Orchestra. Learn more about Stéphane Denève

Jean-Yves Thibaudet (Piano): Through elegant musicality and an insightful approach to contemporary and established repertoire, Jean-Yves Thibaudet has earned a reputation as one of the world’s finest pianists. Especially known for his diverse interests beyond the classical world — which include numerous collaborations in film, fashion, and visual art — he is a devoted educator and the first-ever artist-in-residence at the Colburn School, which awards several scholarships in his name. Learn more about Jean-Yves Thibaudet

This event is recurring on the following dates:
– Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 07:30 PM
– Friday, November 28, 2025 at 07:30 PM
– Saturday, November 29, 2025 at 07:30 PM