David Amado, who is guest conducting the Fargo-Moorhead Symphony, has a distinguished history, including directing the Delaware Symphony and then the Classical Orchestra of Atlanta. He speaks with Bill Thomas about Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake Suite, and Sibelius' 5th Symphony, in which a famous passage was said to be inspired by swans. He speaks about them with enthusiasm and appreciation. The concert opens with a piece by Ukrainian composer Valentin Silvestrov.
FM Arts is a special radio series of profiles, performances, and discussions with artists in the Fargo-Moorhead area. This series is funded by The Arts Partnership, with support from the Cities of Fargo, Moorhead and West Fargo.
From the FM Symphony website:
Masterworks 5 | Music Takes Wing
- Saturday, April 22, 7:30 pm
- Sunday, April 23, 2:00 pm
- Festival Concert Hall, NDSU
Valentin Silvestrov Ukrainian Composer
Elegy for Strings
P. I. Tchaikovsky Swan Lake Suite
Jean Sibelius Symphony No. 5
