Experience the grandeur of Beethoven's Emperor Concerto during the Thanksgiving Weekend with the Houston Symphony, under the baton of the esteemed Music Director Juraj Valčuha. This monumental event promises to redefine your understanding of what a piano concerto can be, featuring the extraordinary talents of pianist Yefim Bronfman. Alongside Beethoven's masterpiece, the program will also delight audiences with Schubert’s beloved Unfinished Symphony, creating a three-course feast for the senses.

Set to take place at the prestigious Jones Hall, the performances are scheduled for Friday, November 29, 2024, at 7:30 PM, Saturday, November 30, 2024, at 7:30 PM, and a matinee on Sunday, December 1, 2024, at 2:00 PM. This concert series not only offers an escape from the Black Friday weekend stress but also an opportunity to share the beauty of classical music with family and friends.

Juraj Valčuha, celebrated for his expressive command and deep musical insight, will lead the orchestra through a program that also features Berg's Three Pieces for Orchestra, showcasing his elegant style and the immersive experiences he creates through music. The performance of Yefim Bronfman, a true piano powerhouse, promises to be a highlight, bringing to life the awe-inspiring Emperor Concerto with his renowned skill and passion.

This exclusive event is currently available to subscribers only, offering savings, priority seating, and special perks for the season. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a musical journey that continues to inspire and uplift audiences, redefining the essence of classical concerts.

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Thanksgiving Weekend: Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto

Jones Hall

Brahms finished his Second Symphony directly on the heels of his First, but it would be hard to find two more different works. Occasionally referred to as his ‘Pastoral’ symphony, it is of a much happier and lighter nature, and it was immediately taken to the hearts of Viennese audiences, with its sunny themes and numerous dance-like melodies – gentle and lyrical. In their simple beauty the themes give the impression of having been written down in inspired spontaneity. Berg was not a musician of revolutionary temperament. On the contrary, he had great reverence for musical tradition, demonstrated in his Violin Concerto which draws substance from, and pays homage to, the musical past. Throughout the work Berg uses the Lutheran chorale It is Enough to form repeated phrases before ending in peaceful reverence; this perhaps explains Berg’s dedication “to the memory of an angel.” Johann Strauss’ sweeping waltz conjures the elegance of the Viennese dancehalls.

Viennese Whirls

The Anvil

Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts

Portsmouth Guildhall

The award winning Leonkoro Quartet are currently BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artists. Based in Berlin, in 2022 they were bestowed with the highly prestigious Jürgen Ponto Foundation Music Prize, a biennial award recognizing outstanding String Quartets, won first prize at both the International String Quartet Competition, held at London’s Wigmore Hall, and  the Concours International de Quatuor à Bordeaux and also received the Merito String Quartet award . In March 2024, the Leonkoro Quartet gained the Young Talent Award of the Concertgebouw Amsterdam .In this concert they perform Ravel’s String Quartet which they have recently recorded .Alfred Brendel described this quartet as “already one of the finest; perfectly unanimous colourful and original”.

Leonkoro Quartet

The Stoller Hall

In celebration of the 100th birthday of Pierre Boulez, conductor Daniel Cohen joins BBC NOW for an evening of 20th Century gems, kicking off with Boulez’s own Livres pour cordes. Unsurpassable beauty and depth run deep in this angular and fragmentary work, which is nothing but lyrical throughout.

Boulez at 100

Wales Millennium Centre

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of classical music with the renowned Doric Quartet at Union College's Memorial Chapel in Schenectady, NY, on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at 3:00 PM. Celebrating their 25th anniversary, the British quartet makes a triumphant return to the Capital Region Classical series for the seventh time in ten years, bringing their profound musicianship and exhilarating playing to the forefront. This performance will showcase three masterpieces spanning the last three centuries, featuring Haydn's D-major Quartet, Op. 20, No. 4, Berg's Lyric Suite, and Beethoven's A-minor Quartet, Op. 132.

General Admission seating doors will open 45 minutes before the concert begins, ensuring all attendees have ample time to find their seats. In a generous offer, all kids and college students will be admitted free at the door, making this an excellent opportunity for young music enthusiasts to experience classical music at its finest.

The Doric Quartet is celebrated for their elegance, intimacy, and intellectual rigor in both classical and new music. With a discography of more than 20 recordings and performances at some of the world's most prestigious venues, their Schenectady performance is poised to be a highlight of the classical music calendar.

Tickets are priced at $40.00, with 787 seats currently in stock. Don't miss your chance to witness the Doric Quartet's spellbinding performance in the beautiful acoustics of Memorial Chapel. Secure your tickets now and be part of a musical journey through the ages with the Doric Quartet.

Doric Quartet Union College

Union College

If you’ve seen Amadeus, you’ll already know the myth of Mozart’s Requiem – the masked stranger, the secret commission, the doomed composer. But the music itself is even more incredible, and tonight Principal Guest Conductor Patrick Hahn joins the RSNO Chorus and a terrific team of guest singers to bring the legend to life. The whole concert is just as haunting – with a rarely heard gem from Beethoven and the superb violinist Carolin Widmann as soloist in Berg’s entrancing concerto.

RSNO Season 24-25: Mozart’s Requiem

Usher Hall

Experience the profound beauty and haunting melodies of Mozart's Requiem brought to life by the Royal Scottish National Orchestra (RSNO) under the baton of Principal Guest Conductor Patrick Hahn. This captivating performance, set to take place at Usher Hall, Edinburgh on Friday, 25th April 2025, and at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow on Saturday, 26th April 2025, promises an evening of unforgettable musical brilliance.

The concert repertoire also features Beethoven's Elegischer Gesang and Berg's Violin Concerto, showcasing the exceptional talent of violin soloist Carolin Widmann. Joining her are a stellar cast of vocal soloists including Mhairi Lawson (Soprano), Hannah Hipp (Mezzo-soprano), Jamie MacDougall (Tenor), and Daniel Okulitch (Bass-baritone), alongside the magnificent RSNO Chorus directed by Stephen Doughty.

This performance not only revisits the myth and mystery surrounding Mozart's final masterpiece but also offers a rare opportunity to hear Beethoven's seldom-performed work and Berg's entrancing concerto. The evening is further enhanced by BSL interpretation by Paul Whittaker, ensuring an inclusive experience for all attendees.

Tickets are available for booking, with a range of pricing options to suit all budgets. Special discounts are offered for under 18s, under 26s, mature students, unemployed patrons, patrons with disabilities, and groups, making this a must-see event for music lovers of all ages.

Join us for a night where music transcends time and legend, and the legacy of Mozart is celebrated in a performance that promises to be as moving as the story behind the Requiem itself.

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Thanksgiving Weekend: Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto · Houston Symphony

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Viennese Whirls · Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra

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Leonkoro Quartet · The Stoller Hall

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Boulez at 100 · Wales Millennium Centre

Apr 13, 2025

Doric Quartet Union College · Capital Region Classical

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