National Symphony Orchestra

The Rite of Spring
Trifonov plays Brahms

Concert Hall

Gianandrea Noseda and NSO favorite Daniil Trifonov reunite! First, the virtuoso performs Brahms’ mighty First Piano Concerto, known for its brooding majesty and immense scale. Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring follows—a notorious masterwork that shocked audiences at its premiere and forever changed the course of music with its primal, untamed energy.

Jan. 15 - 17, 2026

  • Thu. Jan. 15, 2026 7p.m.

  • Fri. Jan. 16, 2026 8p.m.

  • Sat. Jan. 17, 2026 8p.m.

Program

Gianandrea Noseda, conductor
Daniil Trifonov, piano

Johannes Brahms: Piano Concerto No. 1
Igor Stravinsky: Le Sacre du printemps (The Rite of Spring)


Gianandrea Noseda
and NSO favorite Daniil Trifonov reunite! First, the virtuoso performs Brahms’ mighty First Piano Concerto, known for its brooding majesty and immense scale. Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring follows—a notorious masterwork that shocked audiences at its premiere and forever changed the course of music with its primal, untamed energy. From Brahms’ stormy grandeur to Stravinsky’s raw power, this program is a force of nature.

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