Brahms Piano Concerto No. 2 with Jonathan Mamora – SEASON FINALE
Sunday, April 26, 2026, at 4:00 pm
Monday, April 27, 2026, at 7:30 pm

John Morris Russell, conductor
Jonathan Mamora, piano (2025 Hilton Head International Piano Competition Winner)

Robert Schumann Symphony No. 4, Op. 120, D Minor
Johannes Brahms Piano Concerto No. 2, Op. 83, B-flat Major

Celebrate the grand conclusion of the season with a program of profound beauty and virtuosity featuring Jonathan Mamora, the 2025 Hilton Head International Piano Competition Gold Medalist, making his triumphant return to the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra stage.

 Mamora will perform Johannes Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-flat Major, Op. 83, a monumental and symphonic work for piano and orchestra. This expansive concerto unfolds over four movements, blending technical brilliance with deep emotional expression, showcasing the piano as a full partner in orchestral conversation.

Opening the program is Robert Schumann’s Symphony No. 4 in D minor, Op. 120—a masterful, compact symphony celebrated for its clarity, energy, and architectural brilliance, providing a perfect contrast and complement to Brahms’ expansive concerto.

This program promises to be a grand, uplifting finale filled with masterful music and exceptional artistry.

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