Beethoven’s First

The ensemble is king in this program featuring three of the greats; Wagner, Stravinsky and Beethoven.

The Joslyn
Sunday, Jan 11 | 2:00 PM
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Program Info

  • WAGNER: Siegfried Idyll

  • STRAVINSKY: Dumbarton Oaks

  • BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 1

It’s a symphony of soloists, beginning with Wagner’s tender Siegfried Idyll, written for his wife in honor of the birth of their son. Stravinsky takes to the Baroque with Dumbarton Oaks, imbibing the concerto grosso genre with his 20th century panache. Finally, Music Director of the Ann Arbor Symphony Earl Lee takes on Beethoven’s bold First Symphony, showcasing the composer’s brilliance from the very beginning.

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