Moscow State Radio Symphony

Created out of a need for symphonic repertoire to be broadcast for the benefit of Russian citizens, the Moscow State Radio Symphony has become an internationally recognized orchestra.  Under the direction of Alexei Kornjenko, this all Russian program will include guest pianist Alexander Sinchuk.  In addition to being named First Prize Winner of the 2009 Rachmaninoff International Piano Competition in Moscow, Mr. Sinchuk made his Carnegie Hall Solo Recital debut in Weill Recital Hall performing works of Scriabin, Tchaikovsky, Prokofiev and Rachmaninoff.

The program includes:  Rachmaninoff:  Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op.43; Rimsky-Korsakov:  Scheherazade Symphonic Suite for Orchestra, Op. 35; and Tsar Saltan Suite, Op. 5.