Conductor Nicolas Ellis returns to the VSO to lead Rachmaninoff’s beloved Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, poignantly interpreted by pianist Joyce Yang, known for her “vivid and beautiful playing” (The New York Times). Inspired by Danté’s Divine Comedy, Tchaikovsky’s retelling of Francesca da Rimini overflows with passion and tragedy. Prelude Concert Fri, Jan 23 Join us for a free VSO School of Music Prelude Concert – Performance Prep Program, Leo Teixeira at 5:30pm in Orpheum Lower Lobby.