Gity Razaz' Methuselah: A Brilliant Use of Orchestral Color

The Akron Symphony continues its 71st season with Gustav Holst’s The Planets on October 19 at EJ Thomas Hall. The evening will also feature performances of Charles Ives’ The Unanswered Question, Franz Liszt’s Les Preludes, and Methuselah, a co-commissioned work by Gity Razaz. 

Gity is an Iranian-American composer whose music has been referred to as “ravishing and engulfing” by the New York Times, and, of an “uncompromising beauty” by BBC Music Magazine.

In this episode, we sit down with Music Director Christopher Wilkins and Gity to discuss Methuselah, along with more about this celestial-packed concert evening. 

The Akron Symphony Orchestra will present Holst’s The Planets on October 19, 7:30 pm, at EJ Thomas Hall. The Preview from the Podium begins at 6:30 pm. Tickets are available at akronsymphony.org.