The Durham Symphony Orchestra Premieres a
Tchaikovsky Symphony Lost to History
At 7 PM on Sunday, November 5th, 2023, the Durham Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of Maestro William Henry Curry, will enchant audiences with a night of musical mastery and historical significance at The Carolina Theatre, located at 309 W Morgan St, Durham, NC 27701.
Fascinating Highlights:
- World Premiere of Tchaikovsky/Rapée Symphonie Elegiaque. Witness the world concert premiere of this mesmerizing composition.
- Tchaikovsky Piano Trio – 1st Movement. Experience the composer’s most substantial chamber work, a touching memorial piece for his mentor, Nikolai Rubinstein.
- 130th Anniversary of Tchaikovsky’s Mysterious Death. November 6 marks the 130th anniversary of Tchaikovsky’s untimely demise, just ten days after conducting the premiere of his last symphony, the “Pathetique.”
- Guest Artists from UNC-Chapel Hill. Three gifted young musicians, coached by UNC-Chapel Hill orchestra conductor Tonu Kalam, will join the DSO, aligning with the orchestra’s mission to encourage and nurture local young talent.
- Tchaikovsky/Curry: Military March. The DSO premiered this work, originally for piano and adapted for large orchestra by Maestro Curry.
- Highlights from All Three Tchaikovsky Ballets: Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, and Sleeping Beauty.
- Praise for Tchaikovsky/Curry Military March: Read the review by cvnc.org critic Paul Williams here.
Event Details:
Date: Sunday November 5, 2023
Time: 7 PM
Venue: The Carolina Theatre, 309 W Morgan St, Durham, NC 27701
Adults $35
Students with ID $10
Children 12 and under Free
Don’t miss this unforgettable night of classical brilliance and historical significance. Tickets are available at https://tinyurl.com/DSOTchaikovsky.
Monet Jowers feels lucky to have been involved in music from a young age. Her favorite teachers include her mother, who first encouraged her to practice and “enjoy the journey”; Ms. Harriet Hope, who taught her Bach and how to “be kind to oneself”; Ms. Margaret Patten, first to introduce Debussy’s Petite Suite and the joy of playing with another pianist; Mr. George Atwell, kind mentor who encouraged her fingers to “think” and become “steely”; and Dr. Mimi Solomon, ultimate inspiration. She also owes her love of music to two formative summers at Kinhaven Senior Session. Now she studies piano and horn performance, along with biology, at UNC Chapel Hill as a Kenan Music Scholar. Monet has been grateful to find friends who listen to, cherish, study, and perform music.
David Kim, currently in his junior year at UNC Chapel Hill, is pursuing dual majors in computer science and music. Under the tutelage of Professor Brent Wissick, he serves as the principal cellist for the UNC Symphony Orchestra and is a distinguished recipient of the Trademark Music Scholarship and the Fischer Orchestra Scholarship. In addition to his orchestral roles, David actively participates in Heeling in Harmony, an organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals in local healthcare centers through music.
Representing the music department, David holds the position of Music Ambassador, establishing connections with prospective students and supporting his peers. His dedication to music, evident since his formative years, has further solidified during his years at UNC. Outside of his academic and musical engagements, he dedicates time to pursuits such as solving Rubik’s cubes, watching anime, and ensuring physical fitness through regular workouts. Moving forward, David is keen to explore the confluence of technology and music, with the intent of making significant contributions to both fields.
Frances Norton is a senior at UNC Chapel Hill, studying English and Music. In addition to playing with her trio, she is the concertmaster of the UNC Symphony Orchestra, led by Maestro Tonu Kalam. She is a recipient of the Kenan Music Scholarship and currently studies with Dr. Nicholas DiEugenio. When she is not in the music buildings, she leads UNC’s Actively Moving Forward (AMF) chapter, a student-led grief support community, where she is co-president.
Frances discovered a love for chamber music during her time with the Triangle Philharmonic Association and Mallarme Youth Chamber Orchestra (MYCO). Since 2021, she has continued to coach at MYCO’s summer program as a counselor and has enjoyed introducing the students to chamber music in a supportive, encouraging environment. As a student, she has spent inspiring summers studying at Bowdoin International Music Festival (2023), Boston University Tanglewood Institute (2019), and Kinhaven Music School (2017, 2018). Pursuing her love of writing, she spent a summer working at TIPS Technical Publishing in Carrboro, working as a copyeditor, and this past May, she studied creative writing in Galway, Ireland. In hopes to merge her creative passions, Frances co-wrote and performed an original storytelling show, titled The Spheres [th]at Play (July 2023), exploring connections between Emily Dickinson’s poetry and music through improvisation, violin duets, and solo works. This project inspired an interest in interdisciplinary performance that she hopes to build on in the future.