Go behind the music of our November 17-19 concerts, Symphony Gems! We sat down with Guest Artist Jonathan Biss, Music Director John DeMain, and MSO Marketing Associate Sebastian Jimenez to discover more about this dynamic program and what you can look forward to hearing in Overture Hall. Plus, get a preview of the prelude discussions with Randal Swiggum, learn more about the MSO’s connection to Clara Schumann with Steve Kurr, and watch Jonathan Biss’ interview on NBC15 with Leigh Mills.
Interviews with Jonathan Biss and John DeMain
Celebrating the Beauty of Schumann’s Music: An Interview with Jonathan Biss
John DeMain speaks on Symphony Gems, Nov. 17-19
Insights from Sebastian Jimenez, MSO Marketing Associate
Mozart Background
Mozart’s Symphony No. 35 in D Major (Haffner Symphony)
Movements of the Haffner Symphony
Robert Schumann Background
Schumann’s Piano Concerto Inspiration
Movements of the Schumann Piano Concerto
William Levi Dawson Background
Dawson’s Negro Folk Symphony
Movements of the Negro Folk Symphony
Additional Insights
Sebastian Jimenez: Composer Comparisons
Randal Swiggum: Prelude Discussion Preview
Musicology Moment with Steve Kurr: About Clara Schumann
NBC15 Interview
