BLOOMING
When
Occurs on
Wednesday October 25 2023
Approximate running time: 2 hours
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Conductor: Cosette Justo Valdés Guest Artist: Philip Chiu, Piano
SIMMS: Bite
BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major, Op. 58
SHOSTAKOVICH: Symphony No. 5 in D minor, Op. 47
Bite by Bekah Simms takes us on a journey where we introspectively rediscover ourselves. Followed by Beethoven where we revel in the angelic, blooming, daring and celebratory spirit of his Piano Concerto No. 4 and finally, Shostakovich’s legendary 5th Symphony, which inspires us bravely to confront formidable challenges, and to ultimately transform the human condition, improving the world around us.
Pre-Concert Talk: 6:30 p.m.