Virtuosi!

Redwood Symphony is delighted to begin its fifth decade by celebrating the 100th birthday of — and with — our friend, Kirke Mechem, featuring his “The Jayhawk, Magic Bird Overture!” The orchestra is also celebrating the power of virtuosity and showmanship with two superstar vehicles: Prokofiev’s powerful Second Piano Concerto with Daniel Glover and Bartok’s Concerto for Orchestra.

Music Director Eric Kujawsky says, “If Stravinsky’s Firebird and Woody Woodpecker had a son, it would be the Jayhawk. This is one wacky piece of music!” 

Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 2 is renowned for requiring the highest level of superstar soloists, and we have one! Come see Daniel Glover take on the ultra-demanding and entertaining Prokofiev work. 

Bartók’s Concerto for Orchestra concludes the concert.

Daniel Glover

Pianist Daniel Glover has performed in 42 states and 25 countries throughout Europe, Asia, North America, South America, and the Caribbean. He holds a master’s…Read more →