Nathalie Stutzmann Conductor
Ricardo Morales Clarinet
Choong-Jin Chang Viola
Tchaikovsky Polonaise, from Eugene Onegin
Bruch Concerto for Clarinet, Viola, and Orchestra
Dvořák Symphony No. 9 (“From the New World”)
Nathalie Stutzmann was recently named The Philadelphia Orchestra’s new principal guest conductor, a three-year term involving a regular presence in the orchestra’s subscription series in Philadelphia. Stutzmann was also announced as Atlanta Symphony’s music director from the start of the 2022–23 season, becoming only the second woman in history to lead a major American orchestra. Dvořák’s captivating Symphony No. 9 (“From the New World”) delights audiences with its majestic fanfares, rich harmonies, and brilliant melodies. Principal Clarinet Ricardo Morales and Principal Viola Choong-Jin Chang take center stage with harmonious virtuosity in Bruch’s Concerto for Clarinet and Viola.