Masterworks 1: Classical Brilliance
October 13 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Jessie Montgomery – Strum
- Samuel Barber – Violin Concerto – Lun Li – soloist
- INTERMISSION
- Ludwig Van Beethoven – Symphony no.8
According to Grammy-winning American composer Jessie Montgomery, “Strum draws on American folk idioms and the spirit of dance and movement. The piece has a kind of narrative that begins with fleeting nostalgia and transforms into ecstatic celebration.” Samuel Barber, born in West Chester PA in 1910, wrote one of the great American violin concertos. Finishing the concert is Beethoven’s 8th symphony, a piece full of humor, élan, and a light-hearted sparkle. Tickets include the full show, as well as a post-concert Q&A with the conductor, soloist, and select musicians.
Easy parking one block away at the 14 E Chestnut Street Parking Garage. General Admission is $55, Student Tickets up to age 18 are $15. Please note that tickets will be sold through Uptown’s website.