
2026-2027 Classical Concert Series
Mar 7, 2027 |Alexander W. Dreyfoos Concert Hall
Sir Antonio Pappano, Chief Conductor
Alisa Weilerstein, cello
In their matinee performance, the LSO will be joined by star cellist, Alisa Weilerstein, and their illustrious Chief Conductor, Sir Antonio Pappano. The program includes Elgar’s lyrical and passionate cello concerto— premiered by the LSO in 1919— and Richard Strauss’ famous autobiographical tone poem, Ein Heldenleben.
Program to include:
Elizabeth Maconchy, Nocturne for Orchestra
Elgar, Cello Concerto in E Minor
R. Strauss, Ein Heldenleben, Op. 40
Beyond The Stage Pre-Concert Talk
1pm-1:30pm
Persson Hall
Beyond The Stage, hosted by the Kravis Center’s Classical Artistic Advisor, Phillip Bergmann, 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. Phillip Bergmann began his musical pursuits as a child, studied vocal performance at Carnegie Mellon University and worked in New York at two of the largest performing arts management agencies. Most recently, Phillip was the Head of Music and Film Programming at The Society of the Four Arts.
Beyond The Stage sponsored by Nancy and Jay Parker
Classical Concert Series sponsored by Leonard and Sophie Davis
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