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Sir Mark Elder, conductor PROKOFIEV: Symphony No. 7 in C-sharp minor, Op. 131 DVORÁK: "The Wood Dove," Op. 110 JANÁCEK: "Taras Bulba;" Rhapsody after Gogol Sir Mark Elder, one of Britain’s most distinguished conductors, leads a dramatic program pairing Prokofiev’s luminous final symphony with powerful Czech tone poems by Dvorák and Janácek. Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 7, written in 1952 for Soviet Radio, was conceived for young audiences yet reveals profound nostalgia and tenderness. Its graceful melodies and transparent textures recall the innocence of Peter and the Wolf, reframed through the wisdom of age. Closing with a quiet, deeply moving farewell, the symphony stands as Prokofiev’s last masterpiece – a poetic reflection on childhood and memory. Dvorák’s "The Wood Dove" tells a haunting story of guilt and redemption: a woman who poisons her husband is tormented by the cooing of a dove on his grave until she meets her tragic fate. Dvorák’s love of birds and the Bohemian countryside infuses the work with striking authenticity and emotional depth. Janácek’s Taras "Bulba," based on Gogol’s epic tale of heroism and sacrifice, unfolds as a vivid orchestral drama. Propelled by Janácek’s unmistakable rhythmic energy, its three scenes – betrayal, execution, and prophecy – paint a searing portrait of courage and loss. Together, these works reveal Slavic storytelling in all its power – lyrical, dramatic, and deeply human. San Diego Symphony on Facebook / Instagram

Commemorate the start of the Concours season at the famed La Jolla Concours VIP Opening Soirée, themed Motorvault: Masterpieces of Motion, Mystique, and Mastery. Hosted on the Concours field at Ellen Browning Scripps Park on Friday, April 24, 2026, from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m., this exclusive party includes a hosted bar featuring cocktails from expert mixologists, culinary offerings from top local restaurants, live entertainment and auction, among a hidden vault of rare vintage automobiles. Expect an evening where rarity, beauty, and high-stakes luxury converge in a storied world of intrigue and discovery. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.lajollaconcours.com. La Jolla Concours d’Elegance on Facebook / Instagram

Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, 2 p.m. Bernard Labadie, conductor Benedetto Lupo, piano MOZART: "Chaconne" from Idomeneo MOZART: Piano Concerto No. 23 in A Major, K. 488 MOZART: Symphony No. 41 in C Major, K. 551, “Jupiter” An evening devoted to Mozart, led by renowned 18th century specialist Bernard Labadie, celebrates the composer’s genius for drama, beauty, and invention. The concert opens with the ballet music from Idomeneo, Mozart’s first mature opera, written at age 24 for a grand Munich celebration. Its Chaconne – composed in a creative burst just before the premiere – combines elegance and vitality, recalling the glittering court ballets of Versailles. Benedetto Lupo performs the Piano Concerto No. 23 in A Major, completed in 1786 alongside "The Marriage of Figaro." Often described as Mozart’s most perfect concerto, it blends radiant lyricism with delicate melancholy, sunlight touched by shadow. Both works capture his uncanny gift for expressing the full range of human emotion through music of clarity and grace. The concert concludes with Symphony No. 41 in C Major, “Jupiter,” Mozart’s final symphony and one of the greatest achievements in Western music. Composed – alongside two companion works – in the miraculous summer of 1788, it unites brilliance and grandeur in a dazzling finale of contrapuntal mastery that anticipates Beethoven while recalling Bach. Together, these pieces reveal Mozart at his height: a composer of boundless imagination and emotional truth whose music continues to astonish with its vitality, balance, and transcendence. San Diego Symphony on Facebook / Instagram

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