1.2K views · 305 reactions | DSO Principal Cello Wei Yu stars in the elegance of Tchaikovsky’s Variations on a Rococo Theme.  Buy tickets at https://bit.ly/443DMkA. “Although it is only 18 minutes in length, it illustrates a perfect combination of both virtuosity and warm lyricism,” said Yu. “The work wonderfully showcases the cello as an important solo instrument, and I can’t wait to share it with our audiences.” | Detroit Symphony Orchestra | Facebook

We're pleased to post the newest of our #SongsOfComfort from Chautauqua, this one featuring Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra assistant principal cellist Lars Kirvan, who's provided us a rendition of the theme from Tchaikovsky's Rococo Variations. Lars serves year-round as a cellist with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, and previously was a member and principal of the New World Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Michael Tilson Thomas. He was recently invited to join the World Orchestra f