Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, famed for its romantic 18th variation, features pianist Federico Colli. Conductor Case Scaglione leads this program including John Adams’ Short Ride in a Fast Machine, a thrilling orchestral sprint and the powerful and defiant Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5.
Friday Coffee Classics: Friday, April 24, 11:00 AM | Learn More
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.
Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, famed for its romantic 18th variation, features pianist Federico Colli. Conductor Case Scaglione leads this program including John Adams’ Short Ride in a Fast Machine, a thrilling orchestral sprint and the powerful and defiant Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5.
Friday Coffee Classics: Friday, April 24, 11:00 AM | Learn More
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.
| Date | Time | Tickets | Packages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, April 24, 2026 - Friday Coffee Classics | 11:00 AM | Buy Tickets | View Packages |
| Saturday, April 25, 2026 - Saturday Night Classics | 7:30 PM | Buy Tickets | View Packages |
| Sunday, April 26, 2026 - Sunday Matinee Classics | 2:00 PM | Buy Tickets | View Packages |
Short Ride in a Fast Machine
Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini
Symphony No. 5
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