About The Concert
Beethoven’s groundbreaking Third Symphony, nicknamed “Eroica” for its heroic qualities, was originally dedicated to Napoleon, but his name was later removed in a fury of rage. In his ESO debut, Canadian pianist Sheng Cai will perform Khachaturian’s mesmerizing Piano Concerto. A beloved Chorale by Bach and a Passacaglia based on its theme by Canadian composer Oskar Morawetz round out the program.
Prelude
Patrons of this event are invited to attend a prelude presentation before this concert on Saturday, April 26th, starting at 6:45 PM in the Upper Circle Lobby (3rd Floor). This talk by D.T. Baker is a fantastic way to learn more about the pieces being performed in your concert.
Program to Include
BEETHOVENSymphony No. 3 “Eroica”
KHACHATURIANPiano Concerto
JS BACHChorale Prelude: Herzlich tut mich
MORAWETZPassacaglia on a Bach Chorale
Program subject to change.
This concert will include an intermission.
Featured Artists
Julian Kuerti, Conductor