Detroit Symphony Orchestra: Ehnes Plays Elgar

Detroit Symphony Orchestra: Ehnes Plays Elgar at Detroit Symphony Orchestra Hall

A violinist who understands how to draw you into the music, a concerto built for expressive sweep, and an afternoon devoted to the Romantic spirit. Detroit Symphony Orchestra presents Ehnes Plays Elgar at Detroit Symphony Orchestra Hall on Sunday, May 9, 2027, at 3:00 PM, with conductor Domingo Hindoyan leading a program that connects two towering voices of the late-Romantic era.

James Ehnes brings his intimate, personal approach to Elgar's Violin Concerto in B minor, a work known for its emotional breadth and solo depth. Ehnes is a beloved figure on the DSO stage, and his ability to find deep richness in this expansive concerto gives the afternoon its central pull. The Violin Concerto rewards attention with lyrical passages, dramatic contrasts, and a soloist who knows how to make the music feel immediate. Enjoy the chance to let a single violin line hold the room.

Hindoyan balances the program with Dvořák's Symphony No. 7 in D minor, seeking playfulness alongside fire and lyricism. The Seventh is music of contrasts, moving between shadow and brightness, and Hindoyan's conducting style promises lightness where the score allows it. For lovers of symphonic color and Romantic drama, this pairing offers two distinct experiences within one concert: the soloist's expressive intimacy and the full orchestra's range.

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