Viva Italia: M&T Bank Classics!
From Respighi to Verdi, it’s a celebration of Italy. Eminent violist Roberto Diaz performs Berlioz’ “Harold in Italy” on one of only 12 extant Stradivarius violas, an instrument previously owned by Buffalo’s Cameron Baird. Come at 9:30 AM for complimentary coffee and doughnuts.
JoAnn Falletta, conductor
Roberto Díaz, viola
VERDI Overture to La forza del destino
BERLIOZ Harold in Italy
MARTUCCI Notturno
RESPIGHI Roman Festivals