Southwest Michigan Symphony with Stanislav Khristenko

Matthew Aubin, conductor  |  Southwest Michigan Symphony
Stanislav Khristenko, piano

Experience an unforgettable evening of passion, rhythm, and virtuosity as we welcome internationally acclaimed Ukrainian pianist Stanislav Khristenko to the stage. In collaboration with The Gilmore, this electrifying concert celebrates the vibrant spirit of Eastern Europe and the bold brilliance of American musical theater. The program opens with three of Antonín Dvořák’s Slavic Dances, bursting with folkloric charm and rhythmic vitality. Then, dive into the heart of New York City with Leonard Bernstein’s Symphonic Dances from West Side Story—a dazzling fusion of jazz, Latin rhythms, and sweeping emotion.

The evening culminates in the majestic Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat minor by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, a tour de force of romantic intensity and technical brilliance, brought to life by Khristenko’s commanding artistry.

Pre-concert talk at 6:30 pm with Maestro Aubin