Piano Festival: Biss Plays Beethoven
LOCATION
Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
ARTISTS
ANDREAS DELFS
conductor
JONATHAN BISS
piano
PROGRAM
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN
Piano Sonata No. 27
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN
Symphony No. 8
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN
Piano Concerto No. 5 “Emperor”
DESCRIPTION
Week 2 of our Piano Festival continues with two programs devoted to the commanding brilliance and deep expressive power of Beethoven and Brahms. Under the direction of Music Director Andreas Delfs, Jonathan Biss brings clarity and conviction to Beethoven’s majestic “Emperor” Concerto, paired with the composer’s vibrant Symphony No. 8. Framed by dramatic overtures, these concerts reveal four masterpieces that balance strength with lyricism and close the festival with authority, depth, and unforgettable artistry.
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