Revolutionary Voices

Against a backdrop of history, composers became revolutionaries, telling stories of heartache and triumph through the ages. Acclaimed soloist Alessio Bax, who is said to be “among the most remarkable young pianists,” joins the Symphony to perform Beethoven’s ornate and challenging Piano Concerto No. 3. The concert, led by guest conductor Michelle Merrill, concludes with Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5, a dramatic take on his desperate search for hope amid oppression. It’s a revolutionary concert from start to finish.