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
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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.
This concert is especially for:
- Beethoven fans
- People who enjoy piano
RPO Recommends…
Piano Festival Week 1 Program A: Kern Plays Rachmaninov
Piano Festival Week 1 Program B: Douglas Plays Tchaikovsky
Piano Festival Week 2 Program B: Hamelin Plays Brahms
Sunday Matinee at Naz: Andreas & Mozart (the RPO will perform Beethoven’s The Ruins of Athens Overture)
PRE-CONCERT ACTIVITIES
PRE-CONCERT CHAT: Hear from Maestro Andreas Delfs and moderator Julia Figueras as they discuss the evening’s program. The 30 minute pre-concert chat in Kodak Hall starts at 6:30 PM. Learn more about pre-concert chats here.
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