The composer Brahms was a savvy businessman. He used Haydn’s name to help sell his now-famous Variations on a Theme by Haydn, even though Haydn might not have written the tune. Regardless, Brahms’s variations explore the theme’s emotional depth with drama, humor, and poise.
Rounding out the program is the world premiere of Dejan Lazić's arrangement of Brahms' Double Concerto for Violin, Cello, and Orchestra (adapted for solo piano), as well as Haydn’s “London” Symphony.
Works
BRAHMS: Variations on a Theme by Haydn
BRAHMS/LAZIĆ: Piano Concerto No. 4
HAYDN: Symphony No. 104, “London”
Featured Artists
Robert Spano, conductor
Dejan Lazić, pianist
Happens on the following Dates:
Sep 25, 2026, 7:30pm to 10:30pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Sep 26, 2026, 7:30pm to 10:30pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Sep 27, 2026, 2:00pm to 4:30pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)