wijeratne & tchaikovsky

Sound Bite / Fighting Fate with Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 4

Tchaikovsky's fight with fate comes to life with his Symphony No. 4. Conductor Paul Haas dives deeper into Tchaikovsky’s ill-fated marriage and how he overcame his struggles with the help of his best friend, Nadezhda Von Meck.

Hear Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 4 performed live by the MSO this May 6 & 7, 2022!

Sound Bite / Rising to the Top with Wijeratne's Concerto for Tabla

"History has a way of making sure that excellent music rises to the top." Hear from Conductor Paul Haas why Dinuk Wijeratne's Concerto For Tabla will surely rise to the top of orchestral music in our latest MSO Sound Bite!

Hear Wijeratne's Concerto for Tabla featuring Sandeep Das live this May 6 & 7, 2022!

Sound Bite / The Tragic Themes of Beethoven's Coriolan Overture

Conductor Paul Haas talks about the tragic tale that inspired Beethoven's Coriolan Overture, and how Beethoven masterfully translates musical themes into storytelling.

Hear Beethoven’s Coriolan Overture live in Modesto on May 6 & 7, 2022.