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Ticket Price$20-80Students Half Price
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Duration2hrs 10minOne intermission
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Season Debut: The Emperor
Classical tradition meets innovative spirit in the Symphony’s Season Debut! Kevin Day’s Lightspeed kicks off the concert with kaleidoscopic textures and futuristic soundscapes. The renowned Olga Kern brings the bold spirit of Beethoven’s Emperor Piano Concerto to life. Bruckner’s majestic Symphony No. 7 is a concert finale like no other.
The Harriet S. and J. Locke Macomber Concert.
Program
- Kevin DAY Lightspeed
- BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto “Emperor”
- BRUCKNER (200th Birthday) Symphony No. 7
Performers
- Joseph Giunta Conductor Bio
Joseph Giunta Conductor
One of America’s most distinguished, versatile and dynamic conductors, Joseph Giunta is a musician of international acclaim. He is recognized as an important American conductor for his innovative programming and for his compelling interpretations of traditional and new music. His musical depth combined with his boundless energy and contagious enthusiasm makes him one of the most respected and successful orchestra leaders in the United States.
