Friday Coffee Classics: Prokofiev & Tchaikovsky

May 15, 2026
Jeanne L. Herberger Classical Series
Symphony Hall

Overview

Conductor José Luis Gómez leads a remarkable program featuring Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4, one of the most personal works in the repertoire. Written in the aftermath of the composer’s personal turmoil and built around a Russian folk tune that carries the weight of fate itself.

Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto No. 2, performed by Francesca Dego, is the composer at his most lyrical and direct, with melodies that linger long after the final note.

Friday Coffee Classics: Friday, May 15, 11:00 AM

Begin your Friday morning in the welcoming atmosphere of Symphony Hall, surrounded by beautiful music, warm company, lively conversation, and complimentary coffee. It’s a relaxed and enriching way to experience the music you love, with the performance at the heart of it all! Each 90-minute performance offers a delightful, behind-the-scenes look at the music, with engaging stories and insights from the conductor and musicians woven throughout.

Conductor José Luis Gómez leads a remarkable program featuring Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4, one of the most personal works in the repertoire. Written in the aftermath of the composer’s personal turmoil and built around a Russian folk tune that carries the weight of fate itself.

Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto No. 2, performed by Francesca Dego, is the composer at his most lyrical and direct, with melodies that linger long after the final note.

Friday Coffee Classics: Friday, May 15, 11:00 AM

Begin your Friday morning in the welcoming atmosphere of Symphony Hall, surrounded by beautiful music, warm company, lively conversation, and complimentary coffee. It’s a relaxed and enriching way to experience the music you love, with the performance at the heart of it all! Each 90-minute performance offers a delightful, behind-the-scenes look at the music, with engaging stories and insights from the conductor and musicians woven throughout.

Venue

Symphony Hall

Length

90 minutes

Schedule

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Friday, May 15, 202611:00 AMBuy TicketsView Packages

Program

Sergei Prokofiev

Concerto No. 2 in G minor for Violin & Orchestra, Op. 63 — Movements II and III

Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Symphony No.4 in F minor, Op. 36
I. Andante sostenuto
II. Andantino in modo di canzona
III. Scherzo: Pizzicato ostinato
IV. Finale: Allegro con fuoco

Performers

Extras

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