Newman Center Presents: Russian National Orchestra February 24, 2010

Patrick Summers, conductor and Yuja Wang, piano soloist

The 100-member Russian National Orchestra returns to the Newman Center with 22-year-old Chinese superstar pianist Yuja Wang performing Beethoven's "Emperor" Piano Concerto.

The program for the evening is currently scheduled to include: Overture to Coriolanus, Op. 62 by Beethoven - Piano Concerto #5 in E-flat major, Op. 73, "Emperor" by Beethoven - Symphony #4, Op. 36 by Tchaikovsky. *

* Program is subject to change.

Join us at 6:30 Behind The Curtain for a FREE lecture about tonight's performance. Tickets are not required for the pre-performance talks and no RSVP is necessary.

Purchase tickets in person at the Newman Center Box Office, open 10am - 4pm, Mon - Fri (2344 East Iliff Ave, SW corner of University & Iliff), and at the Ritchie Center Box Office, open 10am - 6pm, Mon - Fri (2240 E. Buchtel Blvd).

Tickets are also available through Ticketmaster by phone at (800) 982-ARTS (2787) or by ordering online at ticketmaster.com, and at all Ticketmaster outlets.

For more information, or to request accommodations for a disability, call 303-871-7720, Option 2.

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