Rossini, Respighi & Shostakovich

Gulf Coast Symphony presents masterworks for string orchestra by Rossini, Leifs, Respighi, and Shostakovich, and featuring Zall and Rouadabeh by Farhad Poupel, Gulf Coast Symphony Composer in Residence.

Travel across centuries and musical traditions, from the sparkling elegance of Rossini and the evocative landscapes of Jón Leifs and Ottorino Respighi to Shostakovich’s powerful Chamber Symphony. A richly varied program exploring drama, color, rhythm, and the enduring evolution of orchestral music.

Photos by Bruce Jaeger

Composer in Residence

Farhad Poupel

Composer in Residence

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