Gilbert Conducts Nielsen and Haydn

Carl Nielsen discovers his "mature voice" in his Third Symphony, a press described in a press release as "a ravishing love letter to his Danish homeland, filled with both seductive mystery and heartening warmth." The concert opens with principal timpani Paul Yancich as soloist in James Oliverio’s new Timpani Concerto, which was commissioned for him by The Cleveland Orchestra. The concert takes place at 7:30 tonight at Mandel Concert Hall, and a performance also takes place at 8 on Saturday night at the venue.