Markus Poschner conducts Tchaikovsky's "Pathétique" Symphony

OVERVIEW

Prepare for a journey through the soul-stirring landscapes of life and death with Tchaikovsky’s final work—his “Pathétique” Symphony. Composed just days before his own death, this symphony poignantly explores Tchaikovsky’s deeply personal struggle of longing, brimming with vulnerability. He shared, “I love it as I have never loved any one of my musical offspring before.” And trust us, you’ll feel that love in every note.

Fauré’s Requiem was also written in the wake of personal loss, but offers a serene, hopeful view of death, choosing peaceful release over judgment. His “Pie Jesu” and “In Paradisum” soar with transcendent beauty, transforming death into an aspiration for happiness rather than a fearsome end.

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ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
Join us for a pre-concert discussion about the evening’s program, led by Assistant Conductor Jessica Rivero Altarriba in conversation with Music Director Designate Markus Poschner. The event begins 45 minutes before the performance in the First Tier Room.

PROGRAM

FAURÉ: Requiem
TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No. 6, “Pathétique”

ARTISTS

Markus Poschner
conductor

Shea Owens
baritone

Chorister(s) of The Madeleine Choir School

Utah Symphony Chorus

Austin McWilliams
chorus director

Utah Symphony