Performances: Oct 9 @8pm; Oct 10 @3pm

Grammy Award-winning conductor Paavo Järvi leads Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony, a triumphant portrayal of the composer’s struggle with Fate. Also on the program: world-renowned pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet returns to the Concert Hall for an unforgettable performance of Liszt’s Piano Concerto No. 2.

NSO Forewords 
Sat., Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. & Sun., Oct. 10 at 2 p.m.

Before your concert, join us in the Justice Forum at the REACH for fascinating stories behind the music led by WETA’s John Banther. Each ForeWords lasts 30 minutes and is free and open to the public. Look for even more of these offerings throughout the season!