Masters Of Their Universe

The SFSO concludes its Master Concerts with composers and a guest soloist who have all made an imprint on Classical Symphonic music, as we know it today, making them all Masters of their Universe.The South Florida Symphony performs the Florida Premier of Ellen Zwilich’s 5th Symphony. The live recording will be released through NAXOS on iTunes next summer.Jeffrey Chappell performs Brahms Piano Concerto No. 2, one of Classical Music’s most famous and beautiful works. Jeffrey made his mark with this piece when…. “On a few hours notice, he replaced an ailing Claudio Arrau and performed, without benefit of rehearsal, the mighty Brahms Second Concerto. Chappell came through with flying colors and won a standing ovation.” – BALTIMORE NEWS-AMERICAN

Fire And Ice

The incomparable Chee-Yun returns by popular demand performing Saint-Saëns popular Introduction & Rondo capriccioso, with its contrasting lyrical sections and virtuosic fireworks and his Havanaise, based on the Habanera. While languid in mood, the piece sports bursts of virtuosity. Ms Yun finishes with the undeniably unforgettable Sarasate: Zigeunerweisen.The Symphony concludes the evening with Beethoven’s Eroica, one of the major milestones in the development of this trademark “Beethoven style” where we first see the breadth, depth, orchestration, and spirit that mark a breaking away from the pretty, melodically pleasing melodies of earlier periods.
“Chee-Yun has not only extraordinary talent, but the poise and natural self-confidence of a seasoned veteran and born performer. Her technique is brilliant and utterly secure, her tone like butter, smooth, rich and flawless.” – STRINGS MAGAZINE