Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony

Birdsong. Flowing rivers. Summer storms. In his 'Pastoral' Symphony, Beethoven has us stop and smell the roses.

Remarkable to think this, his Sixth Symphony, was composed at the same time as his fire and brimstone Fifth Symphony, the work’s lush sense of nature invites you to enjoy the country after too long in the city.

PROGRAM

• JULIAN YU Fifty Fanfares Commission

• BEETHOVEN Egmont Overture

• BERNSTEIN Ḥalil

• BEETHOVEN Symphony No.6, Pastoral

• ARTISTS

• DONALD RUNNICLES conductor

• JOSHUA BATTY flute