ABOUT THIS EVENT
Jennifer Koh Premieres Mazzoli's Masterpiece
In an extraordinary display of artistic collaboration, Grammy-nominated composer Missy Mazzoli crafted her Violin Concerto, Procession, specifically for the talents of violinist Jennifer Koh. This piece is not just a performance, but a celebration of their unique synergy. Witness Koh channel Mazzoli's vision, embodying roles of soothsayer, sorcerer, healer, and pied piper, in a mesmerizing orchestral journey. Learn more about Mazzoli's visionary compositions.
Spotlight on Jennifer Higdon
The evening also features the Cold Mountain Suite by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Jennifer Higdon. This Charlotte Symphony co-commission is a testament to Higdon's brilliant musical narrative, rooted in the heart of contemporary classical music. Celebrate Higdon's North Carolinian connection and explore her influential career.
Also Featuring:
Lidiya Yankovskaya, conductor

L to R: Lidiya Yankovskaya, Jennifer Koh, Missy Mazzoli, Jennifer Higdon
In an extraordinary display of artistic collaboration, Grammy-nominated composer Missy Mazzoli crafted her Violin Concerto, Procession, specifically for the talents of violinist Jennifer Koh. This piece is not just a performance, but a celebration of their unique synergy. Witness Koh channel Mazzoli's vision, embodying roles of soothsayer, sorcerer, healer, and pied piper, in a mesmerizing orchestral journey. Learn more about Mazzoli's visionary compositions.
Spotlight on Jennifer Higdon
The evening also features the Cold Mountain Suite by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Jennifer Higdon. This Charlotte Symphony co-commission is a testament to Higdon's brilliant musical narrative, rooted in the heart of contemporary classical music. Celebrate Higdon's North Carolinian connection and explore her influential career.
Also Featuring:
- Samuel Barber's emotionally stirring Second Essay for Orchestra.
- Aaron Copland's vividly picturesque Billy the Kid Suite, a journey through American landscapes and legends.
Lidiya Yankovskaya, conductor
Jennifer Koh, violin
Jennifer HIGDON Cold Mountain Suite (Charlotte Symphony Co-Commission)
Missy MAZZOLI Violin Concerto, Procession
BARBER Second Essay for Orchestra
COPLAND Billy the Kid Suite
Jennifer HIGDON Cold Mountain Suite (Charlotte Symphony Co-Commission)
Missy MAZZOLI Violin Concerto, Procession
BARBER Second Essay for Orchestra
COPLAND Billy the Kid Suite

L to R: Lidiya Yankovskaya, Jennifer Koh, Missy Mazzoli, Jennifer Higdon

ENHANCE YOUR EXPERIENCE
Explore the Creation of a Masterpiece with Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra's un/HEARD Series
Delve into the art of contemporary composition in this insightful feature from the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra's un/HEARD series. Composer Missy Mazzoli discusses her inspirations and challenges in writing the concerto for violinist Jennifer Koh, redefining the essence of a concerto in the modern era (5:17).
Delve into the art of contemporary composition in this insightful feature from the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra's un/HEARD series. Composer Missy Mazzoli discusses her inspirations and challenges in writing the concerto for violinist Jennifer Koh, redefining the essence of a concerto in the modern era (5:17).