Vancouver, Canada (December 4, 2018) – The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra welcomes back critically-acclaimed pianist, Yefim Bronfman for two nights only, in Yefim Bronfman Plays Brahms on December 6 and 8 at the Orpheum Theatre.
Who is Yefim Bronfman?
Internationally recognized as one of today’s most acclaimed and admired pianists,
Yefim Bronfman stands among a handful of artists regularly sought by festivals,
orchestras, conductors and recital series. His commanding technique, power and
exceptional lyrical gifts are consistently acknowledged by the press and audiences
alike.
“One of the greatest pianists active today.”
—The New York Times
“Bronfman combined fire and poetry…his fingers have always burned up the
keyboard, but his lyricism has become more remarkable with age.”
— Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Quick Facts
- Bronfman makes his welcome return to the Orpheum stage to perform the
monumental Piano Concerto No. 2 of Johannes Brahms. - Brahms Piano concerto No. 2 is nearly 50 minutes in duration and lasts longer than any other Romantic piano concerto.
- Any soloist who masters the piano passages needs to have significantly wide hands and nimble fingers.
- Brahms Piano Concerto No. 2 is considered one of the “Everests” of the repertoire.
- It is a very large piece and therefore, not frequently performed – a very demanding piece for the soloist and for the orchestra as well.
Concert Dates
Thursday, December 6 at The Orpheum Theatre, 8:00PM
Saturday, December 8 at The Orpheum Theatre, 8:00PM
Program Information
The program for the evening includes Piano Concerto No. 2 of Johannes Brahms, in a concert that also features one of Richard Strauss’s great tone poems, Don Juan. Conducted by Jun Märkl.
About the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra
Founded in 1919, the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra is one of Canada’s most active and successful performing arts institutions; the largest performing arts organization west of Ontario and the third largest symphony orchestra in the country.
The VSO performs to an annual audience of over 250,000 people and features more than 50 celebrated guest artists each season. Over 170 concerts are performed annually by the VSO in the historic Orpheum Theatre and numerous additional venues throughout the Lower Mainland. 2018/2019 marks the organization’s 100th season.
Media Contact
Sarah Yu, Publicist
(778) 239-7676 | sarahyu@vancouversymphony.ca
