Detroit Symphony Orchestra: Rachmaninoff's Symphonic Dance

Detroit Symphony Orchestra: Rachmaninoff's Symphonic Dance at Detroit Symphony Orchestra Hall

Two debuts on one program give you a fresh reason to come to Detroit Symphony Orchestra Hall on Saturday, February 27, 2027, at 8:00 PM. Conductor Nicholas Collon, founder of the boundary-pushing Aurora Orchestra, makes his first appearance with the ensemble, bringing violinist Stella Chen to her own DSO debut in Korngold's Violin Concerto in D Major. That pairing alone—two new voices interpreting music built for cinematic sweep—creates anticipation worth acting on.

Erich Wolfgang Korngold's concerto is lush, romantic, and unapologetically melodic, written by a composer who understood how to make an orchestra soar. Stella Chen's arrival as soloist means you hear a prodigious talent navigate that emotional landscape live, with the strings and brass of the DSO surrounding her. Enjoy the chance to let the violin's voice hold your attention, and bring someone who hears the appeal in music that refuses to hold back.

Rachmaninoff's Symphonic Dances anchors the second half with nostalgia and bite, a late work full of orchestral color and rhythmic drive. Lotta Wennäkoski's Flounce opens the concert, adding contemporary fireworks to a program that moves across a century of orchestral imagination. The contrasts matter: you get modern edge, Romantic lushness, and Rachmaninoff's complex farewell in a single outing.

Put February 27 on your concert calendar. Browse tickets for Detroit Symphony Orchestra: Rachmaninoff's Symphonic Dance at Detroit Symphony Orchestra Hall and book your Detroit outing with someone who shares your love of the music.