Strauss + Elgar

Kodály’s Dances of Galánta launches the program with rhythmic bite and radiant color, followed by Strauss’ Horn Concerto No. 1. Elgar’s Enigma Variations concludes with sharply etched musical portraits and a commanding orchestral finish. Program Alastair Willis, conductor Kurt Civilette, horn ZOLTÁN KODÁLY Dances of Galánta RICHARD STRAUSS Horn Concerto No. 1 in E-flat Major, Op. 11 EDWARD ELGAR Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36, “Enigma”