Vivaldi, Rodrigo & The Moldau
ESO Classics

Vivaldi, Rodrigo & The Moldau

Conducted by Michael Christie
Thursday, May 8, 2025 7:30 PM

About The Concert

The Moldau and Blaník from Smetana’s popular set of symphonic poems depict a scenic river and mountain in the composer’s homeland. Brilliant guitarist Jason Vieaux performs two works composed 200 years apart – a cheerful concerto by Vivaldi and Spanish composer Joaquín Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez, which is "animated by a rhythmic spirit and vigour.” An excerpt from Mahler’s Symphony No. 3 will evoke the delicacy of wildflowers. 

Prelude

Patrons of this event are invited to attend a prelude presentation before this concert on Thursday, May 8th, 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

VIVALDI Guitar Concerto in D Major
RODRIGO Concierto de Aranjuez
MAHLER What the Wildflowers Tell Me
SMETANA The Moldau Blanik

Program subject to change.

This concert will include an intermission.

Featured Artists

Michael Christie, Conductor
ESO Debut
Jason Vieaux, Guitar

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.