Don Quixote

Mario Venzago , Conductor Zlatomir Fung , Cello Oregon Symphony BERG (orch. Verbey) Piano Sonata, Op. 1 SCHUMANN Overture to Manfred , Op. 115 LISZT Mephisto Waltz No.1, S. 514 STRAUSS Don Quixote , Op. 35 Legendary pianist Glenn Gould hailed Berg’s darkly expressionist Piano Sonata as “among the most auspicious Opus Ones ever written.” Schumann’s Byron-inspired Overture to Manfred begins in gloom but soon rises to passionate energy. Plus, Richard Strauss’ musical portrayal of Cervantes’ sublime madman Don Quixote and his madcap adventures adds a rich vein of musical storytelling.