Beethoven Bookends
Program
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BeethovenSymphony No. 2
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BeethovenSymphony No. 8
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About
Join Music Director Giancarlo Guerrero for a fascinating exploration of two of Ludwig van Beethoven’s most spirited and inventive symphonies. Discover how the Second and Eighth Symphonies reveal the composer’s wit, energy, and boundless creativity while offering a fresh perspective on one of history’s greatest musical minds. In this 75-minute, no-intermission concert, Giancarlo’s engaging commentary from the podium brings the music vividly to life, revealing surprising stories and musical insights along the way. Whether you’re discovering these works for the first time or hearing them anew, this lively program offers an entertaining and illuminating Beethoven experience.
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