Sublime, serene, majestic – Beethoven’s Violin Concerto is all of those, but it’s also a lot of fun. Scottish superstar violinist Nicola Benedetti has been immersed in the piece for many years, and discovers new depths at every performance.
Beforehand, Benjamin Marquise Gilmore co-directs the orchestra in Mozart’s thrilling journey from stately, ceremonial pomp to opera-style exuberance in his captivating Symphony No. 34. New York composer Jessie Montgomery provides a rhythmic workout to begin the evening in her fiery Strum.
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