Christoph Eschenbach, conductor
Ray Chen, violin soloist
MOZART Don Giovanni Overture
BRUCH Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 26
MAHLER Symphony No. 5 in C-sharp minor
Legendary conductor Christoph Eschenbach made his concert debut as a soloist with the Bamberg Symphony in 1965 and now he leads the orchestra in this program of Mozart, Bruch, and Mahler. Joining the Maestro on stage is violin soloist Ray Chen, one of the most compelling young violinists today, praised for his perfect tone, masterful technique, and rock star charm.