Folsom Lake Symphony: Symphonic Masterworks

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Pianist Alexandre Moutouzkine joins the orchestra for an evening of monumental orchestral writing and virtuosic brilliance. Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3 is a towering masterpiece of emotional depth and technical brilliance, renowned for its sweeping lyricism and formidable demands on the soloist. The program concludes with Bartók’s Concerto for Orchestra, a dazzling showcase for every section of the ensemble. Full of rhythmic energy, vibrant colors, and folk-inspired themes, it transforms the orchestra into a series of featured soloists in one of the 20th century’s most dynamic symphonic works. 

Russian-American pianist Alexandre Moutouzkine has performed internationally as a soloist, recitalist, and chamber musician, appearing with over 60 orchestras including the Cleveland Orchestra, Berlin Philharmonic, and Israel Philharmonic Orchestra. He has performed at major venues such as Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center, and Wigmore Hall, where his playing has been praised for its technical brilliance and expressive depth.