Cultural exchange has long been a hallmark of classical music tradition. The SLS proudly takes this to a new level in April. Guest conductor Xiao Ming joins us from Hunan, China to conduct music from China, Russia and Austria in a truly rich program of both old favorites and music that will be new to western audiences. Maestro Xiao is bringing two pieces with him that were written for his orchestra, the Hunan Symphony. In addition, pianist Andrew Staupe joins us to present Shostakovich’s powerful Piano Concerto No. 2. The concert will conclude with the shortest, yet most carefully composed, symphony from the pen of Johannes Brahms, the Symphony No. 3. It’s a cross cultural evening of great music with connections and friendships made from around the world.

Conductors
Xiao Ming

• Liu, Feng Festivity
• Hongye Ma and Lu Zheng The good news of Beijing to the Frontier
• Shostakovich Piano Concerto #2 Solo: Andrew Staupe, piano
• Brahms Symphony #3 (in F Major)