National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine

Founded in 1918, the Grammy-nominated National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine is considered one of the finest symphony orchestras in Eastern Europe. The orchestra was entrusted with the premieres of works by Prokofiev, Shostakovich, and Khatchaturian, among others, and has worked with such storied conductors and soloists as Leopold Stokowski, Artur Rubinstein, Yehudi Menuhin, Isaac Stern, Gidon Kremer, Jose Carreras, Juan Diego Flores, and more. Since 1993, the ensemble has released more than 100 recordings, to high international acclaim. Featured soloist Alexei Grynyuk studied in Kiev and at the Royal Academy of Music while garnering significant international recognition, including first prizes at the Diaghilev Competition (Moscow), the Vladimir Horowitz Competition (Kiev), and the Shanghai Piano Competition. In his increasingly international career, Grynyuk is noted for his "amazing personality and absolutely transcendent virtuosity" (Le Figaro).

Stankovych: Suite from the ballet The Night Before Christmas
Schumann: Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54
Dvorák: Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, Op. 95, "From the New World"

This performance will last approximately two hours, and includes a 20-minute intermission.

Dinner Buffet

Before the performance, enjoy a special dinner buffet service at Intermezzo cafe. Select from slow-roasted, hand-carved prime rib or roast pork tenderloin with creamy dijon sauce for $14.95. You’ll receive red-skinned mashed potatoes, fresh steamed vegetables, and rolls with your entree. Service begins at 5:30pm and continues until 7:30pm.