Daniel Dodds, Leader & Artistic Director
Midori, Violin Soloist

Program: (Subject to Change)
• Ludwig van Beethoven: Overture to Egmont, Op. 84
• Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35
• Mauriece Ravel: Menuet sur le nom d’Haydn, M. 58, arr. for strings by Cliff Colnot
• Helena Winkelman: Papa Haydn’s Parrot, Hommage à Haydn
• Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 36

Prepare for an evening of virtuosity as the legendary violinist Midori joins the prestigious Festival Strings Lucerne for a program that spans the heights of Romantic passion and the wit of the Enlightenment. The evening reaches a fever pitch with Midori’s interpretation of Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto, a work of staggering technical demand and lush, soaring melodies. This powerhouse performance is framed by the dramatic intensity of Beethoven’s Egmont Overture and his jubilant Symphony No. 2, alongside clever, modern tributes to Haydn by Maurice Ravel and Helena Winkelman. From thunderous orchestral swells to the delicate precision of a world-class soloist, this is a rare opportunity to witness musical mastery in its purest form—secure your seats now for an unforgettable symphonic journey.