Dramatic energy and radiant lyricism shape this vibrant program. Haydn’s La Passione sets the stage with brooding intensity before giving way to the expressive virtuosity of festival favorite Daniel Hawkins in Strauss’s luxurious Horn Concerto No. 2. The program comes to a brilliant close with Poulenc’s dazzling Sinfonietta. Each work sparkles with wit, charm, and irresistible melody.

Program:

Symphony No. 49, “La Passione,” Haydn

Horn Concerto No. 2, Richard Strauss feat. soloist Daniel Hawkins

Sinfonietta, Poulenc