Beethoven and Brahms

About This Event

Beethoven and Brahms Naples Philharmonic Masterworks Naples Philharmonic Alexander Shelley, artistic and music director Yeol Eum Son, piano Ellen Taaffe Zwilich — Jubilation Beethoven — Piano Concerto No. 3 Brahms — Symphony No. 1 Internationally renowned pianist Yeol Eum Son, celebrated for her poetic elegance and breathtaking technical control as a recitalist, concerto soloist and chamber musician, highlights the opening of a new season’s Naples Philharmonic Masterworks series, joining Artistic and Music Director Alexander Shelley and the orchestra in Beethoven’s deeply dramatic Third Piano Concerto — a work that found the composer moving away from Mozart’s influence and establishing his own heroic voice. The program concludes with Brahms’ First Symphony, a monumental work heralded for its ominous intensity before arriving at its thrilling and sunny conclusion, reminiscent of Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy.” Prelude at 6:30pm Join the conductor before the performance for an insightful 30-minute prelude discussion about the program. Music and Museum All Masterworks tickets include same-day admission to The Baker Museum. Museum hours on day of performance: 10am-7:30pm. In addition, the doors to Hayes Hall will open 90 minutes prior to this performance. Arrive early to enjoy the exhibitions and light fare available at Heidi’s Place.