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The Southwest Minnesota Orchestra (SMO), with music director Dr. Daniel Rieppel, will present "Rachmaninoff Reverie: Vocalise, Symphonic Dances & Piano Concerto No. 3," featuring internationally acclaimed pianist Denis Evstuhin, at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, in the Schwan Community Center for the Performing Arts at the Marshall High School.
The concert celebrates the music of Russian composer Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943), whose lush melodies, emotional depth, and virtuosic writing have made him one of the most beloved composers of the Romantic era. The program features three of his most celebrated works, spanning the breadth of his career.
Concertgoers will hear "Vocalise," one of Rachmaninoff’s most recognizable melodies; Symphonic Dances, his final major composition and a colorful orchestral masterpiece; and the legendary "Piano Concerto No. 3," renowned for its technical brilliance and expressive power. Widely considered one of the greatest challenges in the piano repertoire, the concerto combines dazzling virtuosity with soaring lyricism and has captivated audiences for more than a century.
Russian-born pianist Denis Evstuhin is internationally recognized for his expressive artistry, rich tone, and outstanding virtuosity. He has appeared as a soloist with orchestras including the Minnesota Orchestra, San Diego Symphony, Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra, Sioux City Symphony, and Fairbanks Symphony, and has performed in renowned venues throughout Russia, Europe, and the United States.
A prizewinner in numerous international piano competitions, Evstuhin holds advanced degrees from the St. Petersburg Conservatory and the University of Minnesota. In addition to his performing career, he is the founder and music curator of the acclaimed classical music series at The Museum of Russian Art in Minneapolis.
“This program showcases Rachmaninoff at his most lyrical, dramatic, and exhilarating,” said Rieppel. “We’re thrilled to welcome Denis Evstuhin for a performance of one of the most beloved and challenging piano concertos ever written.”
Cost of admission is $15 for adults, $5 students, and $30 family.