Dmitri Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 8 is an epic statement about the cruelty of war. Andrew Litton leads the orchestra in Mohammad Fairouz’s “Pax Universalis,” an ode to world peace. Pianist Michelle Cann performs Johannes Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 1.

Also performing Saturday, May 1 at 7:30 PM and Sunday, May 2 at 2 PM.