Voyage to Vienna

Travel to the heart of classical music with works from three centuries. Haydn’s elegance, Brahms’s powerful lyricism, and Clyne’s contemporary drive make this a compelling celebration of orchestral music.

Anna Clyne’s Restless Oceans draws inspiration and its title from a poem by Audre Lorde and was written to rouse the orchestra through the use of their voices, ultimately calling them to stand united.

Our voyage leads us into the heart of the Classical era, where Principal Cellist and Wichita State University professor Leonid Shukaev brings the cello to the forefront. Cello Concerto in C Major by Haydn is a timeless masterpiece brimming with elegance, wit, and grandeur.

Our symphonic journey concludes with deep emotions of Brahms’s Symphony No. 4 in E minor. Known for its emotional depth and intricate orchestration, this work stands as one of the pinnacles of the Romantic symphonic tradition. With its stirring melodies and complex harmonies, Brahms brings us to a powerful, unforgettable conclusion to our voyage.

ANNA CLYNE Restless Oceans
FRANZ JOSEPH HAYDN Cello Concerto No. 1 in C Major
featuring Leonid Shukaev, cello
JOHANNES BRAHMS Symphony No. 4 in E minor, Op. 98