LONDON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

2026-2027 Classical Concert Series

Mar 8, 2027 |Alexander W. Dreyfoos Concert Hall

Sir Antonio Pappano, Chief Conductor
Maxim Vengerov, violin

For their evening performance, the LSO and Maestro Pappano are joined by one of the world’s most celebrated violinists, Maxim Vengerov. They will perform Beethoven’s Romantic masterpiece—the Violin Concerto in D Major and Shostakovich’s grand Eighth Symphony, considered one of his finest works.

Program to include:
Beethoven, Violin Concerto
Shostakovich, Symphony No. 8

Beyond The Stage Pre-Concert Talk
6:30pm-7pm
Rinker Playhouse
Beyond The Stage, hosted by Dr. Michael O’Connor, gives the inside story of the music, musicians and composers for each classical performance. Pre-concert talks include interesting facts and background about the program, highlighting elements of interest to all audience members and feature interviews with special guests from the ensembles. Dr. O’Connor is the Chair of the Department of Music and a Professor of Music History at Palm Beach Atlantic University. Passionate about connecting music to history, culture, and the artistic choices behind great performances, Dr. O’Connor brings a thoughtful, accessible approach to listening—illuminating how composers, performers, and contexts shape what audiences experience. He has presented research throughout the U.S. and Europe and maintains an active schedule as a brass musician in South Florida, performing in orchestras, brass bands and even his own salsa orchestra.

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