Beethoven Marathon
The uncontested master of the symphony, Beethoven left his mark on music in a way few composers have. With four concerts in three days, Yannick Nézet-Séguin will deliver his vision of these bold classics that continue to dazzle audiences 250 years later. It’s sure to be a marathon to remember!
Each program will feature two or three Beethoven symphonies, rounded out by the premiere of a piece written by a winner of the Beethoven Heritage competition, an initiative spearheaded by the OM and its artistic director. These young composers bring a modern perspective to Beethoven’s influence on today’s world and to his work’s social and political themes.
Da-da-da-dum! Fate is knocking at the door. Symphony No. 5 opens with four of the most powerful notes in orchestral music, while Symphony No. 4 intertwines Classical structure with Romantic expression. As for the “Little” Symphony No. 8, humour is sprinkled into the drama, paving the way for the famous Symphony No. 9.
Cristina GARCÍA ISLAS, Ré_Silience
Ludwig Van BEETHOVEN, Symphony No. 8
Ludwig Van BEETHOVEN, Symphony No. 4
Ludwig Van BEETHOVEN, Symphony No. 5
