February 21, 2026
2:00pm & 8:00pm
Tchaikovsky Pathétique


Brett Mitchell, conductor
Michelle Cann, piano
Jeffrey Nytch Beacon
Mozart Piano Concerto No. 23
Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 6 “Pathétique”
Delight in the elegance of Mozart’s 23rd Piano Concerto, shimmering with grace and lyrical beauty at the hands of the electrifying Michelle Cann. Then, plunge into the emotional depths of Tchaikovsky’s haunting “Pathétique” Symphony for a gripping journey exploring love, despair and fate.
Join us one hour before the performance for Insights – a free pre-concert dialogue with KUSC Host Brian Lauritzen and Music Director Brett Mitchell. Learn about the works being performed and get a behind-the-scenes look at our guest artists and conductor.
Concert Underwriter:
Marlene R. Konnar & John D. Baldeschwieler
Insights Sponsor:
Alan Fisher, MD
& Hear MD


