The Richardson Symphony Orchestra
Opening Night: Prokofiev & Brahms

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Charles W. Eisemann Center for the Performing Arts
2351 Performance Drive
Richardson, Texas 75082

Weber: Overture to Euryanthe

Prokofiev: Violin Concerto No. 2 in G minor, Op. 63

   William Hagen, violin

Brahms: Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 73

   The season opens with spirit, warmth, and sweeping lyricism. Weber’s Overture to Euryanthe launches the evening with operatic drama and sparkling orchestral color. Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto No. 2 follows – a work of striking contrasts, weaving together moments of haunting introspection and sharp-edged rhythmic vitality, highlighting the soloist’s expressive range. The concert concludes with Brahms’ Symphony No. 2, a sunlit masterpiece overflowing with serene beauty, rich harmonies, and expansive joy.