VIENNA ROYAL ORCHESTRA : VIVA MOZART 270

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VIENNA ROYAL ORCHESTRA : VIVA MOZART 270 A Celebration of Mozart's 270th Anniversary PERFORMERS: Vienna Royal Orchestra Matthew Busse , Conductor Tian Jiang , Piano Soloist Patrick Rafter , Violin Soloist Shay Mowbray , Special guest Artist, Piano Anson Wong , Special guest Artist, Piano From Carnegie Hall to Davies Symphony Hall... Following its New York performance this summer at Carnegie Hall, the Vienna Royal Orchestra brings its VIVA MOZART 270 celebration to Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco. This special concert honors the 270th anniversary of the birth of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, one of history's most beloved and influential musical geniuses. Audiences will enjoy an inspiring program of Mozart's timeless masterpieces, performed by distinguished musicians from Europe and the United States. Internationally celebrated pianist Tian Jiang appears as soloist in Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 23 in A Major, K. 488. Praised as "a thoughtful interpreter" by The New York Times and "a deeply persuasive Mozartean" by The Los Angeles Times, he is recognized for performances that combine poetic artistry, technical mastery, and expressive depth. In 2018, Tian Jiang received the Alumni Achievement Award from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music in recognition of his outstanding contributions to music and cultural exchange. Joining him is Patrick Rafter, one of Ireland's leading violinists, performing Mozart's Violin Concerto No. 4 in D Major, K. 218. Celebrated for his brilliant technique and compelling musicianship, Rafter brings elegance and virtuosity to this beloved concerto. The program also features child prodigies Shay Mowbray, age six, and Anson Wong, age nine, highlighting the Vienna Royal Orchestra's commitment to supporting the next generation of exceptional young artists. Under the direction of conductor Matthew Busse, the Vienna Royal Orchestra joined by members of the Imperial Valley Symphony Orchestra, continues its mission of artistic excellence, education, and cultural exchange. Dr. Busse will also be featured as a composer with a performance of his Idyll for Violin and Orchestra. Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the enduring brilliance of Mozart—from Vienna to New York, and now to San Francisco. Vienna Royal Orchestra – VIVA MOZART 270 Continuing 270 years of Mozart's musical legacy.