It will be quite the varied weekend in and around Dallas, with a couple of genuine superstars in concert, a national tour of a Broadway musical, celebrities
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Review: Emanuel Ax shows why he’s a rare breed among concert pianists in Dallas Symphony programs
Ax performed Beethoven’s ‘Emperor’ Concerto with the Dallas Symphony, led by guest conductor David Robertson, following an earlier chamber music concert.
Pianist Emanuel Ax performs with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra at the Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas on April 15.(Lawrence Jenkins / Special Contributor)
Unlike many concert pianists these days, Emanuel Ax doesn’t show off. Instead, every gesture, accent and dynamic serves a purpose in fulfilling his conception of the score.
Ax’s musicianship was on display this week in two concerts at the Dallas Symphony, where he is this season’s artist in residence. A chamber music performance comprised standard fare, while an orchestral concert framed Beethoven’s
Dallas Symphony announces full-orchestra 2021-22 season, innovative programs
Music director Fabio Luisi will conduct 11 programs, including concert performances of Tchaikovsky’s Opera ‘Eugene Onegin.’
Music director Fabio Luisi conducts during the season-opening Dallas Symphony concert at the Meyerson Symphony Center in September 2020.(Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer)
Hoping for much better control of the coronavirus pandemic by fall, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra has announced a 2021-22 season of full-orchestra performances, even works with chorus.
Music director Fabio Luisi will conduct 11 programs, including a gala with violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter and concert performances of Tchaikovsky’s opera
Eugene Onegin. Principal guest conductor Gemma New will lead three programs. Former music director Andrew Litton will return to mark the 30th anniversary of his DSO debut.