Bring your kids, dogs, and picnic baskets for an unforgettable summer evening of music at DCR’s Hatch Memorial Shell! Admission is FREE!

THE LONGWOOD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Ronald Feldman, Guest Conductor

PROGRAM

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893)
Polonaise from Eugene Onegin

David Popper (1843-1913)
Polonaise de Concert, Op. 14
*featuring young artist Gabriel Jojatu, cello*

George Enescu (1881-1955)
Romanian Rhapsody No. 1, Op. 11

Antonín Dvořák (1841-1904)
Symphony No. 8 in G, Op 88.

Meet the Soloist!

Cellist Gabriel Jojatu grew up in a musical family with both his parents being in the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and his sister is on her way to become a professional violinist. Gabriel began studying piano at age 6 and cello at age 7. He began advancing rapidly on the cello and it became his main instrument soon after. At age 8 he entered the prestigious New England Conservatory Preparatory School to study cello performance, chamber music and orchestra. In the fall of 2024 he won second prize in the NEC Prep concerto competition, performing Shostakovich Cello Concerto Nr.1.

In the year 2024-2025 he has been accepted in the CHIPS (chamber music intensive performance seminar) program which gives him opportunities to perform in Jordan Hall and have masterclasses with renowned teachers and artists. Also at NEC Prep he is part of YSO orchestra where he was selected as the principal cellist. In the summer he spends time at music camps like Meadowmount and Greenwood.

Cellist Gabriel Jojatu

This concert is presented as part of Boston Landmarks Orchestra’s 2025 Summer Series. To learn more about attending a concert at DCR’S Hatch Memorial Shell, click the button below.

If it rains, this concert may be rescheduled for Thursday, July 17th or cancelled. Check this page or social media for weather updates. Call 617-987-0100 if you have any questions.