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Friday, December 2, 2016 7:30PM — Sunday, December 4, 2016 1:00PM
All Beethoven featuring Symphony No. 7

David Danzmayr, conductor
Stephen Hough, piano

BEETHOVEN Overture to Coriolan, Op. 62
BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 3 in C major, Op. 37
BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92

This season’s annual weekend of all-Beethoven programs highlights works of the world’s most revered and recognized composer: Ludwig van Beethoven. For the 2016 installment, it’s the Coriolan Overture followed by Piano Concerto No. 3 and Symphony No. 7. The opener tackles the 1807 composition that opened Heinrich Joseph von Collin’s tragedy Coriolan. Shakespeare also mined this fertile story of a Roman rebel. Piano Concerto No. 3 showcases soloist Stephen Hough, the world-renowned British pianist, conducted by David Danzmayr. Symphony No. 7 is a fitting finale for the evening.

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Date

Sunday, December 4, 2016 1:00PM

Location

Boettcher Concert Hall

Name

All Beethoven featuring Symphony No. 7

Description

David Danzmayr, conductor
Stephen Hough, piano

BEETHOVEN Overture to Coriolan, Op. 62
BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 3 in C major, Op. 37
BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92

This season’s annual weekend of all-Beethoven programs highlights works of the world’s most revered and recognized composer: Ludwig van Beethoven. For the 2016 installment, it’s the Coriolan Overture followed by Piano Concerto No. 3 and Symphony No. 7. The opener tackles the 1807 composition that opened Heinrich Joseph von Collin’s tragedy Coriolan. Shakespeare also mined this fertile story of a Roman rebel. Piano Concerto No. 3 showcases soloist Stephen Hough, the world-renowned British pianist, conducted by David Danzmayr. Symphony No. 7 is a fitting finale for the evening.

Prelude Information
Don't forget to arrive early for the prelude at 6:30 pm hosted by classical music author and historian, Betsy Schwarm. Preludes are insightful discussions that take place before each Masterworks performance and are included with your concert ticket. For more information about the different types of preludes, CLICK HERE.

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Musician picks!
Why some our very own think you should see this performance!

Tristan Rennie - Assistant Principal Bassoon
"What better way to spend an evening than basking in the glory and passion of a trio of Beethoven's masterworks?!"

Susan Rockey Bowles - Cello
"Symphony No. 7 is simply a beautiful piece - I always love performing it. All of the piano concerti are charming pieces and Stephen Hough is a wonderful and sensitive performer."

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