Anton Nel & AZ Phil

Pianist Anton Nel, an internationally renowned, major-label musician, joins Maestro Peter Bay and Arizona Philharmonic on stage for Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 9 in E-flat Major, K. 271. The concerto is considered to be one of the first masterpieces of the classical style.

Einojuhani Rautavaara’s Divertimento for String Orchestra is a romantic and beautiful work reflective of the same Finnish tradition of his predecessor, Sibelius.

Gershwin’s gentle Lullaby was a favorite of Gershwin’s social circle. It was only performed at private parties during Gershwin’s lifetime, and it was first publicly performed well after Gershwin’s death.

Closing out the performance is Haydn’s Symphony No. 45 in F-sharp Minor, best known as the “Farewell” Symphony.