Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra: Mendelssohn, Elgar, and Berko

Be transported by the Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra as it presents music inspired by world travel, guest conducted by Andrew Jinhong Kim. Berko’s “Condense Eternity” is a nod to the Brooklyn Bridge and Mackinac Bridge, both located in places where he spent time studying music. The title is taken from a line in Hart Crane’s poem “To Brooklyn Bridge,” and the piece aims to highlight “the idea of bridge as a broader point of connection.”

Similarly, Mendelssohn’s “The Hebrides” was inspired by travels to Scotland, and Elgar’s “In the South” was inspired by travels to Italy. The program also includes a talent from home: Ana Isabella España, a New York City native and Sphinx Competition Junior Division Winner, playing Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto.