ABOUT THE CONCERT

Julian Kuerti, Conductor

Awadagin Pratt, Piano

Experience the triumphant return of the Kalamazoo Symphony as the orchestra opens with the thrilling story of scandal and seduction in Richard Strauss’ Don Juan. Jessie Montgomery’s rhythmic piano concerto Rounds follows, performed by the award-winning pianist it was written for, Awadagin Pratt. Full of rich harmonies and breathtaking melodies, Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake completes the evening with a timeless tale of young love, evil sorcery, and moonlit magic.