Program note: Julian Anderson, Symphony No. 2

Julian Anderson (Photograph: John Batten Photography)

Julian Anderson
Symphony No. 2 ("Prague Panoramas") (2019-21)
Cleveland Orchestra, Dec. 7 & 9, 2023
Program note

My first program note for the venerable Cleveland Orchestra, for the U.S. premiere of Symphony No. 2, "Prague Panoramas," by English composer Julian Anderson. The program, conducted by Semyon Bychkov, also includes Bohuslav Martinů's Concerto for Two Pianos, featuring Katia and Marielle Labèque, and Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's Romeo and Juliet Overture-Fantasy.

I'm grateful to Amanda Angel, Cleveland Orchestra managing editor of content and a longtime friend and colleague, for the engagement.