Yan Pascal Tortelier returns to conduct Prokofiev's epic Fifth Symphony, which the composer said was music "glorifying the human spirit." Featured soloist is celebrated Russian virtuoso Vadim Repin, who presents Brahms' ever-popular Violin Concerto.

Do you want to enrich your concert experience? Come early to hear WETA 90.9 FM's David Ginder's insightful and witty commentary on the evening's concert program. The 40-minute pre-concert lectures feature music clips and surpise appearances by BSO musicians and guest artists. Music Notes LIVE! begins at 7 pm in the Music Center at Strathmore. The program is free to all ticket holders. No reservations are required but capacity is limited, so patrons will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis.