SONGS OF DESTINY

**Songs of Destiny** presents a captivating journey through passion, virtuosity, and reflection, exploring themes of myth, fate, and the human experience. The program opens with Dorothy Howell’s "Lamia," which tells a darkly lyrical story of a nymph doomed by a jealous god. Violinist Alexandra Conunova, making her CSO debut, infuses fiery energy and soaring lyricism into Khachaturian’s Violin Concerto, a hallmark of 20th-century Romantic music. The concert concludes with Brahms' choral works, "Nänie," which mourns the inevitability of death through Greek mythology, and "Schicksalslied" ("Song of Destiny"), offering a poignant contrast between the bliss of immortals and the struggles of human existence. Conducted by Cristian Mӑcelaru and featuring the May Festival Chorus, this performance promises to be a profound and emotional musical experience.