Zubin Mehta Conducts Sibelius and Dvořák

Zubin Mehta, former Music Director, returns to conduct Sibelius and Dvořák. The young Sibelius aspired to be a violin virtuoso, and his intimate knowledge of the instrument makes his concerto thrilling. The soloist takes flight with a daunting, virtuosic first movement cadenza in a work that seduces with its lush themes. A somber mood permeates much of Dvořák’s Seventh but is mitigated by a richly melodic slow movement and exuberant Czech folk dance-inspired Scherzo.