In accordance with federal and state guidelines to prevent the further spread of COVID-19, Oregon Symphony concerts scheduled through June 14, 2021, in Portland and Salem are canceled. Oregon Symphony plans to resume live, in-person performances in Fall 2021. View full details

Our concertmaster, Sarah Kwak, takes center stage in one of the great 20th-century violin concertos: Prokofiev’s dreamlike First, written amidst the turmoil of the Russian Revolution. Yoel Gamzou leads a varied program with delightful music by Beethoven and Enescu, as well as a lively new commission by renowned Cuban-American composer Tania León. 

Program

Beethoven: Symphony No. 4
Prokofiev: Violin Concerto No. 1
Tania León: Stride (Oregon Symphony commission)
Enescu: Romanian Rhapsody No. 1

Artists

Yoel Gamzou, conductor
Sarah Kwak, violin
Oregon Symphony

Please rest assured that we will continue to put the health and safety of our patrons first. It is possible that performance dates could change. Should this happen, we will continue to provide flexible options for ticketholders, including donations, gift certificates, refunds, and exchanges for future events. For performances that take place as scheduled, standard ticket policies will remain in effect. Read the Oregon Symphony’s Promise to Patrons

This concert is part of Classical Series A.

Tickets start at $25.