Werk: Umoja: Anthem of Unity

Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts a high-energy program of works by Coleman, Liszt and Dvořák, but there are moments of reflection too, not least Trifonov's Ukrainian encore.

The gala audience rejoices in Lang Lang's virtuosic performance of Saint-Saëns’ Second Piano Concerto, while Yannick Nézet-Séguin offers a revelatory reading of Dvořák’s Eighth Symphony.

The program also featured a compelling world premiere from composer Valerie Coleman and a stirring performance of Dvořák's “New World” Symphony.