The New York Philharmonic comes to the Gerald Ford Amphitheatre with conductor Santtu-Matias Rouvali and pianist Conrad Tao for an evening of Mozart and Sibelius. Expect the clean lines and classical balance of Mozart alongside the weightier, more atmospheric pull of Sibelius, a pairing that lets the orchestra show both its precision and its power.
Tao brings a thoughtful, exacting touch to the piano writing, and the Philharmonic's reputation for depth and control should carry through Vail's outdoor setting well. A solid pick for anyone who wants a full orchestral program without traveling to a big city hall.
