Majesty & Mystery - Waco Symphony Orchestra

Majesty & Mystery
Brahms Violin Concerto featuring William Hagen

Internationally acclaimed violinist William Hagen joins the Waco Symphony for Brahms' Violin Concerto, one of the most cherished and technically demanding works in the violin repertoire. Written for Joseph Joachim, a lifelong friend of Brahms, the concerto is a deeply personal tribute to friendship and artistic partnership. Praised as a "brilliant virtuoso" and celebrated for performances that "float delicately above the orchestra," Hagen has Lady Rebecca Sylvan" Stradivarius violin.

The evening opens with Stacy Garrop's electrifying Pandora Undone from Mythology Symphony and concludes with one of Maestro Loh's favorite works, Elgar's Enigma Variations, a beloved collection of musical portraits filled with mystery, humor, sincerity, and the spirit of friendship. Together, these remarkable works create an evening of powerful storytelling, virtuosic artistry, and unforgettable musical expression.

Stacy Garrop Pandora Undone from Mythology Symphony

Johannes Brahms Violin Concerto
William Hagen, violin

Edward Elgar Enigma Variations

Lawrence Loh Music Director and Conductor