The Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra will present Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s “Symphony No. 4,” as lead by music director finalist Bobby Collins, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 1 and 3 p.m. Sunday, June 3 at Bainbridge Performing Arts.

The program will also include “Violin Concerto No. 1” by Dmitri Shostakovich.

The openings of Shostakovich’s “Violin Concerto” and Tchaikovsky’s “Symphony No. 4” could not be more dissimilar. Written just before Stalin’s death, Shostakovich’s concerto opens with the low strings brooding with tones that barely suggest a melody. Elsewhere in the concerto, Shostakovich spells out his own name in musical notation using German transliteration. The pitches D-E-flat-C-B (or, DSCH) cry out with sarcasm and fierce wit. This is a titanic concerto for violinists, and superstar Rachell Wong will hold you spellbound with her virtuosity and sensitivity.

Tchaikovsky’s “Fourth Symphony” erupts with a fanfare for brass that is moody like Shostakovich’s concerto. As the symphony unfolds, however, gaiety and excitement hold court. Perhaps his most famous symphony, Tchaikovsky’s spectacular Fourth will end BSO’s 2017-2018 Season with a flourish.

“I have experienced firsthand the unique community that surrounds the orchestra and fills the island,” said former member of the orchestra, BSO music director finalist Bobby Collins.

“This is a treasure that I hope to honor, nurture, and enrich as music director,” he added. “The BSO has established itself as a central part of the island’s cultural identity and I hope to deepen the impact of its work by continuing to provide magnificent concerts while expanding our outreach so that nobody misses the opportunity to experience the joy of music.”

Tickets, $21 for adults, $18 for seniors, students, military and teachers (children younger than 18 get in free with a paying adult) can be purchased at www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org.