Long Beach Symphony: Tchaikovsky & Strauss

The Long Beach Symphony presents this concert in its Classical Series during the 2025-26 season. For Classical Series subscriptions, visit the LBSO website.

Eckart Preu, Conductor
Featured artists: Tai Murray, violin; Andrew Duckles, viola; Cécilia Tsan, cello

Tchaikovsky - Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35
Strauss - Don Quixote, Op. 35

We begin with Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto, a dazzling masterpiece brimming with passion and virtuosity. Written after a tumultuous period in the composer’s life, this concerto is a thrilling showcase of fiery technical brilliance and soul-stirring melodies. Our soloist, the internationally acclaimed Tai Murray, brings her breathtaking artistry to this iconic work.

Then, prepare for a musical adventure with Strauss’s Don Quixote, a tone poem that brings Cervantes’ legendary knight to life. With vivid orchestral storytelling, you’ll hear windmills turning, sheep bleating, and Quixote soaring through the skies. Our own principal musicians, Cécilia Tsan (cello) and Andrew Duckles (viola), take on the roles of Don Quixote and his faithful squire, Sancho Panza.

Don’t miss this evening of drama, humor, and breathtaking music—it’s a concert experience you won’t forget!

Doors open at 6:00 PM when your relaxed and transformative evening begins. Come early and enjoy the dazzling fountains and glowing fire pits of the Terrace Theater. Delight in a live prelude ensemble in the lobby, and at 6:30PM, deepen your concert experience with Eckart Preu’s Pre-Concert Talk offering insights into the evening’s program. For the perfect finishing touch, feel free to “Sip & Enjoy” your favorite beverage right inside the concert hall as your take in this extraordinary music.