Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1
ESO Classics

Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1

Conducted by Karen Kamensek
May 30 - June 1, 2025 7:30 PM / 2:00 PM

About The Concert

Little compares to the majestic chords that open Tchaikovsky’s renowned Piano Concerto No. 1, performed by recent Honens International Piano Competition winner Illia Ovcharenko. Bartók’s unconventional, yet captivating take on the concerto genre showcases members of the orchestra rather than one soloist. Finally, Anna Clyne’s PIVOT is centred around a toe-tapping Scottish fiddle theme to round out this lively program.

Prelude

Patrons of this event are invited to attend a prelude presentation before this concert on Friday, May 30th and Saturday, May 31st, starting at 6:45 PM in the Upper Circle Lobby (3rd Floor). This talk by Natalie Boisvert is a fantastic way to learn more about the pieces being performed in your concert.

Program to Include

TCHAIKOVSKY Piano Concerto No. 1
BARTÓK Concerto for Orchestra
CLYNE PIVOT
ESO Premiere

Program subject to change.

This concert will include an intermission.

Featured Artists

Karen Kamensek, Conductor
ESO Debut
Illia Ovcharenko, Piano
ESO Debut

85 - 24/25 Land Acknowledgement

Land Acknowledgement

The Winspear Centre and Edmonton Symphony Orchestra would like to acknowledge that we are on Treaty 6 Territory, a traditional meeting ground, gathering place, and traveling route for many Indigenous Peoples. We honour and recognize the rich artistic, cultural, and musical traditions of the Cree, Nakota Sioux, Metis, Dene, Saulteaux, and the many more Indigenous communities that call this land we share, home.