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Orchestral Music

Winston-Salem Symphony: Kulenovic Conducts Brahms

Exciting Start to Conductor Search for WSS
Orchestral Music Review by Peter Perret, October 14, 2018

( Sun., Oct. 14, 2018 - Tue., Oct. 16, 2018 )

Performed by Winston-Salem Symphony; Vladimir Kulenovic, Conductor, Julian Schwarz, Cello

Stevens Center, 405 West Fourth Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101-2804

Program

Weber: Overture to Der Freischütz
Shostakovich: Cello Concerto No. 1 in E-flat Major
Brahms: Symphony No. 3 in F Major

Notes

Five brilliant conductors vie for the role of Music Director in the Symphony’s thrilling 2018–2019 season — and you can help choose the winner! First to take the podium is Vladimir Kulenovic. hailed as the “conductor with an uncommon passion” by the distinguished Chicago Tribune critic John von Rhein. Kulenovic conducts Brahms’ dramatic Symphony No. 3 as well as Shostakovich’s riveting Cello Concerto No.1, showcasing the artistry of award-wining guest cellist Juilan Schwarz.