The Symphony as Grand Theatre
 

Sun 9.9.2012, 6 p.m., Beethovenhalle
The Symphony as Grand Theatre

London Symphony Orchestra
Michael Tilson Thomas (Conductor)

Ludwig van Beethoven:
Overture to August von Kotzebue’s “King Stephen or Hungary’s First Benefactor” op. 117

Charles Ives:
“Thanksgiving and Forefathers’ Day“. Fourth movement from the Symphony No. 5 JS 5 (“A Symphony: New England Holidays”)

Louis Hector Berlioz:
“Symphonie fantastique – Épisode de la vie d’un artiste” (“An episode in the life of an artist”) op. 14

The Symphony as Grand Theatre

A symphonic-theatrical evening of superlatives: the overture from the incidental music to "King Stephen" is followed by the fourth movement of the fifth symphony by Charles Ives, a gigantic sound painting on Thanksgiving Day. The climax of the evening is what Berlioz himself described as a "musical drama", namely his "Symphonie fantastique", one of the most fascinating works of the Romantic period, and the symphonic key work to this year's Beethovenfest: an idiosyncratic biographical document and the mirror of the (suffering) soul of the artist.

Additional Information:

"For 8 at 8" Non-bookable reserved seats for students.

5.30 pm
Concert Introduction "All Ears for Half"

This concert is part of the Residency of the London Symphony Orchestra.

Deutsche Welle Festival Concert