Experience the monumental power of Beethoven's Third Symphony, famously known as the Eroica, at the Winspear Centre. This groundbreaking masterpiece, which reshaped the landscape of classical music with its heroic qualities, will be brought to life under the baton of Julian Kuerti. The concert, scheduled for Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 7:30 PM, promises an evening of profound musical expression and innovation.

In a thrilling ESO debut, Canadian pianist Sheng Cai will captivate the audience with Khachaturian’s mesmerizing Piano Concerto, adding to the evening's allure. The program also features a beloved Chorale Prelude by J.S. Bach, "Herzlich tut mich," and a Passacaglia based on its theme by Canadian composer Oskar Morawetz, creating a rich tapestry of musical exploration.

This concert is a part of the Saturday Classics Full and Saturday Classics 1 subscriptions, offering a curated selection of performances for classical music enthusiasts. As the event approaches, subscribers are reminded of the renewal deadline on May 1 to retain their preferred seats, with a subscriber presale for all regular ESO 24/25 single performances starting on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at 10:00 AM, followed by the public onsale on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at 10:00 AM.

The Winspear Centre and the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra are proud to present this concert on Treaty 6 Territory, acknowledging the rich artistic and cultural traditions of the Indigenous Peoples of this land. Join us for an evening that not only celebrates the genius of Beethoven but also honors the vibrant cultural heritage of our community.

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Beethoven's Eroica Symphony

Winspear Centre

Make way for romantic flights of fancy, emotions inspired by nature and dance for this exhilarating program that begins with Morawetz's rare Carnival Overture . Of Czech origin, but adopted by Canada, the composer makes the orchestra shine, soon joined by James Ehnes, one of Canada's greatest violinists, who delivers his reading of Brahms's sumptuous Concerto .

Oskar Morawetz

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