Pathétique | Frost Symphony Orchestra

Gerard Schwarz, conductor Chi Ting, Flute Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Symphony No. 35 in D major, K. 385 opens the program with a festive and bold four movement work from 1782. Often referred to as the “Haffner” Symphony, named after the Haffner family who commissioned the work. Originally conceived as a serenade, Mozart later transforms the piece into the symphony heard today. The program continues to W. A. Mozart’s Flute Concerto in D major, K. 314/285d. This charming, yet demanding piece was adapted from his Oboe Concerto in C major, K. 314. While written during a time when Mozart was struggling with deadlines and only delivering a few of the works he was commissioned, this piece has quickly become a staple in his repertoire. The concert concludes with Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6 in B minor, Op. 74. Premiered just nine days before the composer’s death, it was the last of his works to be premiered in his lifetime. Tchaikovsky titled the work “Pathétique” (from the Russian “Pateticheskaya”), suggesting a deeply passionate and emotional character, often interpreted as reflecting underlying suffering. SAT / SEP 19, 2026 / 7:30 PM Gusman Concert Hall $30 $25 $15 Purchase tickets here. Set a reminder here. Read program here. Read program notes here.