John Lawless, percussion

John Concklin, guest conductor

Rossini, Overture to La Gazza Ladra

Schwantner, Concerto for Percussion and Orchestra

Sibelius, Symphony No.1

Virtuoso percussionist John Lawless takes over the stage (literally!) as soloist in Schwantner’s explosive Concerto for Percussion and Orchestra. Balance out the evening with the lyrical string and wind solos featured in Sibelius’ First Symphony.