Tchaikovsky never wrote a cello concerto, but the “Variations on a Rococo theme” is a close second. The main theme is a Tchaikovsky original, but it's deeply steeped in his love for Mozart and the ...

Cellist Alexander Hersh acknowledges applause after performing with the Dallas Chamber Symphony, led by music director Richard McKay (applauding on podium), at Moody Performance Hall on Nov. 11, 2025.

JoAnn Falletta concludes a two-weekend Tchaikovsky Festival with excerpts from “The Sleeping Beauty” ballet, the “Variations on a Rococo Theme” featuring Polish cellist Marcin Zdunik, and ...