San Francisco Symphony and Francesco Piemontesi

Under the baton of Donald Runnicles, the San Francisco Symphony returns with a luminous program pairing Vaughan Williams’ radiant Symphony No. 5 with Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 2 featuring pianist Francesco Piemontesi.

Vaughan Williams’ Fifth Symphony unfolds with serenity and quiet radiance, offering music of consolation and grace that has captivated audiences since its wartime premiere. Its glowing harmonies offer a profound sense of calm and reflection.

Complementing this orchestral meditation is Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 2, a masterpiece of sweeping grandeur and intimate lyricism. Francesco Piemontesi brings his poetic touch and commanding virtuosity to this monumental concerto, engaging in a richly nuanced dialogue with the orchestra.

Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 5
Brahms: Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-flat major, Op. 83