Pekka Kuusisto: Time Shifting

May 21-23, 2026
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Overview

Tempora mutantur — the nickname of Haydn’s Symphony No. 64 — takes its name from the Latin adage, “The times change, and we change with them.” Inspired by this reflection, Finnish conductor and violinist Pekka Kuusisto presents a dynamic program featuring former Mead Composer-in-Residence Anna Clyne’s Sound and Fury alongside folk- and dance-inspired works by Grieg and Rautavaara. Trading baton for bow, Kuusisto dazzles as soloist in Kreisler’s vibrant, Vivaldi-inspired Violin Concerto.

  • Venue
    Symphony Center
  • Price
    $49.00+ (incl. fees)
  • Length
    2 hours 10 minutes
  • Preconcert Conversation
    Robbie Ellis
Schedule
Program
Grieg

Holberg Suite

Kreisler

Violin Concerto in C Major (In the Style of Vivaldi)

Rautavaara

The Fiddlers

Haydn

Symphony No. 64 (Tempora mutantur)

Clyne

Sound and Fury

Performers

Extras

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Preconcert Dining

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Preconcert Conversation

Explore the music in a free preconcert conversation featuring Robbie Ellis in Orchestra Hall 75 minutes before the performance. The talk will last approximately 30 minutes. No additional tickets are needed.