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All-time favorite Jon Nakamatsu returns to the Peninsula Symphony for a performance of the spectacular Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1. This thrilling All-Russian program also presents Shostakovich's mighty Fifth Symphony and Rimsky-Korsakov's evocative Russian Easter Overture. 

- Rimskey-Korsakov, Russian Easter Overture, Op. 36

- Tchaikovsky, Piano Concerto No. 1, Op. 23

- Shostakovich, Symphony No. 5, Op. 47

American pianist and Bay Area born Jon Nakamatsu continues to draw unanimous praise as a true aristocrat of the keyboard, whole playing combines elegance, clarity, and electrifying power. A native of California, Mr. Nakamatsu came to international attention in 1997 when he was named Gold Medalist of the Tenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, the only American to have achieved this distinction since 1981. 

*Please note: for all Peninsula Symphony Concerts, proof of COVID 19 vaccinations are required for entry. All patrons must be fully vaccinated by the concert date. Acceptable forms of vaccination proof are original vaccination certificates, a photo of the vaccination certificate or the state of California QR code*