April 14, 2011, 8 p.m.
Silva Hall, Hult Center

• Danail Rachev - Conductor
• John Harbison - Composer-In-Residence
• Kristen Halay - Flute

• Harbison - The Most Often Used Chords
• Harbison - Flute Concerto
• Tchaikovsky - Symphony No. 1, "Winter Dreams"

Now in its eighth season, the Eugene Symphony’s American Encounters program brings distinguished composer John Harbison to Eugene for a week-long residency culminating in a performance of his two most popular works. Principal flautist Kristen Halay shines in Harbison’s Flute Concerto. Tchaikovsky’s Winter Dreams rounds out this engaging performance.