Hans Graf conducts Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No. 2 and Symphony No. 2 — With Garrick Ohlsson

Known for his “incredible technique,” “razor-sharp accuracy,” and “a sound so lush it almost glistens” (Seattle Times), acclaimed piano virtuoso Garrick Ohlsson brings his renowned artistry to a treasured cornerstone of the piano repertoire, Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No. 2! Hans Graf leads the Singapore Symphony Orchestra in this 100% Rachmaninov program which also features the exquisitely romantic Symphony No. 2.

After the disastrous premiere of his First Symphony in 1897, Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 2 was the chef d'oeuvre that released him from the ensuing psychological and professional turmoil and established his reputation as a leading concerto composer. At Singapore’s eye-catching Esplanade Concert Hall, Ohlsson expertly and sensitively navigates its memorable melodies, heartbreaking emotional depth, and dazzling technical complexity. To round out the program, Austrian maestro Hans Graf conducts a breathtaking rendition of the Russian composer’s Symphony No. 2, the most popular of his symphonic works. From the beautifully poignant cor anglais and clarinet solos to the soaring and impassioned surge of emotion in the third movement, the SSO doesn’t miss a beat.