Delmarva Peninsula – The Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra (MSO) is excited to announce its upcoming November concerts, featuring a captivating program of classical masterpieces. Concertgoers will experience Louise Farrenc’s Overtures No. 1 in E-flat Major and No. 2 in E Major, alongside Ludwig van Beethoven’s celebrated Symphony No. 1 in C Major and Symphony No. 5.
Performances will take place on Friday, November 8, 2024, at 7pm at Epworth United Methodist Church in Rehoboth Beach, DE, and the following day, Saturday, November 9, 2024, at 3pm at the Performing Arts Center in Ocean City, MD. The concert series will conclude on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at 3pm at the Todd Performing Arts Center in Wye Mills, MD.
Louise Farrenc (1804-1875) was a pioneering French composer and virtuoso pianist, recognized during her lifetime as a leading figure in the musical landscape of her era. She made history as the first woman to hold a position as Professor of Piano Performance at the Conservatoire de Paris. Although her remarkable contributions to music faded into obscurity, the Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra is proud to perform her Overtures No. 1 and No. 2. Each overture features a striking adagio introduction, followed by vibrant allegro sections that showcase Farrenc's unique thematic development and energy.
In addition to Farrenc's works, the symphony will present Beethoven's Symphony No. 1 and Symphony No. 5. Symphony No. 1 marks the composer’s emergence in Vienna. Completed in 1800, this symphony exhibits a light-hearted charm, blending traditional classical elements with Beethoven's innovative spirit. The work features playful motifs and demonstrates Beethoven's burgeoning harmonic explorations, offering a glimpse into the genius that would redefine the symphonic form.
Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 is one of the most iconic works in classical music, known for its powerful four-note motif that opens the first movement. Completed in 1808, this symphony showcases Beethoven's spirit, blending rhythmic vitality with dramatic tension. The work, a hallmark of coherence and economy, explores the full expressive potential of its simple musical ideas, ultimately transforming the symphonic landscape.
The Mid-Atlantic Symphony invites audiences of all ages to come and enjoy a performance of orchestral music, celebrating both the pioneering spirit of Louise Farrenc and the genius of Ludwig van Beethoven.
ABOUT THE MID-ATLANTIC
SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
The Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra (MSO) is the only professional symphony orchestra serving southern Delaware and Maryland’s Eastern Shore with a full season of programs. The MSO is supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council; the Talbot County Arts Council; the Worcester County Arts Council; the Sussex County, Delaware Council; and the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore, Inc.
A complete schedule of the 2024-2025 season’s Masterworks and Ensembles programs, venues, times, and other information is available at www.midatlanticsymphony.org.
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