ASO presents The Majesty Of Beethoven
10/17/2009 - 10/18/2009
The Majesty Of Beethoven
Time: 8:00 PM Saturday, 3:00 PM Sunday
Location: Robinson Center Music Hall
Stella Boyle Smith Masterworks Series
Philip Mann, conductor
Andrew von Oeyen, piano
GLINKA Overture to Ruslan and Ludmilla
BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 5, "Emperor"
PETER ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 5
Without a doubt, Beethoven's "Emperor" is one of the most imaginative, compelling, and difficult of piano concertos; but it electrifies with its majesty and grandeur. Our superstar-pianist, Andrew von Oeyen, brings elegance, muscular technique, and sheer exuberance to his performance of this iconic masterpiece. Philip Mann's interpretation of a rousing Russian curtain raiser and Tchaikovsky's Fifth is are sure to have you on your feet and cheering!
"Indisputable gifts [and] an extravagantly thorough and effortless technique" Los Angeles Times
For more information please call 501-666-1761 or visit www.ArkansasSymphony.org