Tchaikovsky’s ‘Pathetique’ Symphony

Sibelius described the mood of his sixth symphony as “cold spring water”. Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6 was the result of a creative explosion. About this work, he writes, “…it is rare for me to write anything with such love and enthrallment. I can honestly say that never in my life have I been so pleased with myself, so proud, or felt so fortunate to have created something as good as this”. Between these two great symphonies, the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra premieres a work by University of South Dakota composition professor Paul Lombardi.

February 6, 227 | 7:30 PM

Mary W. Sommervold Hall