Featured Artists
Hilary Hahn
Lang Lang
Prepare for an extraordinary musical experience as two of the world’s most celebrated musicians, Hilary Hahn and Lang Lang, join forces for a one-night-only recital. A captivating journey through a curated program of classical masterworks, this exclusive event showcases the unparalleled virtuosity and artistry of these musical titans.
Please note: The Philadelphia Orchestra does not perform on the Spotlight Series.
It’s hard to imagine two more exciting performers, united in an evening of incomparable artistry. Violinist Hilary Hahn commands audiences, drawing rave reviews like this one from the Washington Post: “Hahn took flight from her entrance and scarcely relented, delivering tension one moment, tenderness the next, a feat of control and abandon, a stunning balance of the explosive and expressive.” Pianist Lang Lang is a worldwide superstar, eliciting breathless praise like this from the Guardian: “Lang’s fingers skimmed the keys apparently without effort, the melodic tumult glinting like priceless gems, a showcase of virtuosic pianism.”
Sponsored by the Julian and Lois Brodsky Foundation.
Program
Schumann
Violin Sonata No. 1
Beethoven
Violin Sonata No. 5 ("Spring")
Still
Suite for Violin and Piano
Saint-Saëns
Violin Sonata No. 1