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One of the less performed Tchaikovsky symphonies is paired with one of the most performed violin concertos ever. “Little Russia” was a contemporary name for Ukraine, and Tchaikovsky peppered his Second Symphony with the Ukrainian folksongs that inspired its nickname, although the work also recycled outtakes from his opera Undine.

Come for:

Gustavo Dudamel with his other orchestral family.

And more:

Our soloist has come a long way from when, at eight, she played violin on the streets of Heidelberg.