Prokofiev with Stewart Goodyear & Rachmaninoff’s 3rd Symphony

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Program

KELLY-MARIE MURPHY  Curiosity, Genius, and the Search for Petula Clark
PROKOFIEV  Piano Concerto No. 2 in G minor, Op. 16
RACHMANINOFF  Symphony No. 3 in A minor, Op. 44

Featured Artists

Peter Oundjian, conductor
Stewart Goodyear, piano

Description

The spirit of emotion comes alive in Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 2, one of the most ferociously demanding concertos ever written. Its raw physicality tests both soloist and orchestra, making Stewart Goodyear — a pianist known for fearlessness and stamina — an ideal match. With Music Director Peter Oundjian on the podium, the concerto’s volatile mix of brilliance and aggression will flourish before your very eyes.

Kelly-Marie Murphy’s Curiosity, Genius, and the Search for Petula Clark was commissioned by the Toronto Symphony and premiered under the baton of Oundjian in 2017. It reflects classical pianist Glenn Gould’s boundless curiosity and his ability to approach a passing pop song with the same seriousness he brought to Bach. The result is music that balances wit and rigor, capturing the joy of focused listening and the satisfaction of discovery.

It all culminates with Rachmaninoff’s Third Symphony, a late career work that carries echoes of his lush Romantic past while embracing a more modern sensibility. Restless, reflective, and unmistakably personal, the symphony reveals a composer searching for clarity and relevance in a changing musical world.

Prelude & Talkback: Join us before and after select concerts to dive deeper into the music or take a peak behind the curtain. Check back for exact details about this concert.