Richard Strauss’ evocative Alpine Symphony takes the listener on a day’s journey through the majestic Bavarian Alps, from dawn until dusk. Mendelssohn’s First Piano Concerto provides contrast, giving center stage to the distinguished Quebec pianist André Laplante.
Otto Nicolai, Die lustigen Weiber von Windsor (The Merry Wives of Windsor): “Overture”
Mendelssohn, Piano Concerto no. 1 in G minor, op. 25
R. Strauss, Eine Alpensinfonie (An Alpine Symphony), op. 64
