The concert will conclude with Schumann's Symphony No. 3, "Rhenish", a musical tribute to the River Rhine. Schumann’s symphony portrays the beauty and character of the Rhineland, his adopted home.

Schumann’s Rhenish Symphony, R.Strauss’ Fanfare for the City of Vienna for Brass and Timpani and Mendelssohn’s Overture to "Ruy Blas". This year’s premieres concert will have another unusual touch in ...