Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto, performed by Finnish violinist Pekka Kuusisto, is a marvel of German precision that is sure to raise your pulse. The work has developed a reputation as an essential one for aspiring violin virtuosos to conquer and one not to be missed by audiences alike. Then Principal Guest Conductor Dausgaard brings us Carl Nielsen, the renowned symphonist from Denmark, who creates ever-expanding horizons and soaring voices in his Symphony No. 3. Plus! Up-and-coming Scottish composer, Helen Grimes, brings us her U.S. premiere of Snow.
