David Danzmayr, Conductor
Timo Andres, Piano
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From its ominous opening — “Fate knocking at the door” — to the closing passages of radiant triumph, Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony charts an exhilarating spiritual journey. Beethoven’s legacy looms in works by Carlos Simon and Timo Andres, whose Blind Bannister reimagines the grace and wit of Beethoven’s Second Piano Concerto.
Approximate concert duration: 120 minutes (includes one 20-minute intermission)
CONCERT CONVERSATION
Conducted one hour before each performance, the Concert Conversation will feature Pianist Timo Andres and Leb Borgerson, Warren Black (Feb. 10–11)/Brandi Parisi (Feb. 12), hosts of All Classical Radio.