The Garland Symphony Orchestra is hosting a night that'll feature the keystrokes of one Vitaly Starikov as he tackles Shostakovich's Piano Concerto No.2 in F Major, Op. 102—a piece with a history, but one that audiences can't seem to get enough of. Written in dismissal by the composer for his son's graduation in 1957, this concerto has slingshotted its way onto Classic FM's Hall of Fame, hitting the number six spot, per the City of Garland.
Getting there at 7:30 pm sharp could make sure you don't miss the jive of other greats, with a program also flaunting pieces like Lehar's Gold and Silver Waltz, Op. 79, and that infectious Russian Sailor’s Dance from Glière's The Red Poppy. The evening wouldn't flop with the dramatic flares from Bernstein’s Symphonic Dances from West Side Story and Borodin’s shake-it-up Polovtsian Dances from Prince Igor.
Tickets, if you're feeling the itch, are a hop and a web search away. You'd nab them at garlandsymphony.org, where more info is available for the curious. Who knows, maybe you too can watch, perched stylishly among other patrons at the Granville Arts Center located at 300 N 5th St., Garland, TX, letting Starikov and the Garland Symphony enchant your Friday evening. So for those who savor a bit of culture with their weekends, and fans jazzed about hitting Classic FM's revered list, this is a gig not to be skipped.
