“The ultimate essence of the symphony is Life,” Tchaikovsky wrote of his Sixth Symphony. Full of sweeping melodies, passionate outbursts, and emotional extremes, his “Pathétique” Symphony remains one of the most resounding final symphonic statements in the repertoire. Conductor Kazuki Yamada leads this poignant work along with Tchaikovsky’s iconic First Piano Concerto, featuring the poise and power of pianist Beatrice Rana.