PBS TV: Boston Symphony Orchestra: Andris Nelsons Inaugural Concert: Tonight at 9PM

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Friday, May 29 – 9:00pm

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PBS TV Great Performances: Boston Symphony Orchestra: Andris Nelsons Inaugural Concert

Conductor Andris Nelsons’ first concert leading the Boston Symphony Orchestra. The program features soprano Kristine Opolais and tenor Jonas Kaufmann, who each perform selections from the Wagnerian and Italian verismo repertoires.

duration: 120 min

Music Program

Wagner: Overture to Tannhäuser

Wagner: “In fernem Land” from Lohengrin, Act III – Kaufmann

Wagner: Prelude and Liebestod from Tristan und Isolde – Opolais

Mascagni: “Mamma, quel vino è generoso” from Cavalleria rusticana, Act II – Kaufmann

Puccini: “Un bel di” from Madama Butterfly – Opolais

Mascagni: Intermezzo from Cavalleria rusticana

Puccini: “Tu, tu, amore? Tu?” from Manon Lescaut, Act II – Opalais, Kaufmann

Puccini: Act I finale La Boheme (encore) – Opalais, Kaufmann

Respighi: Pines of Rome

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/boston-symphony-orchestra-andris-nelsons-inaugural-concert-preview/3964/