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BEETHOVEN + BRAHMS

September 28-29, 2019 | Music Hall

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Beethoven’s beloved Violin Concerto in the hands of a master, and Brahms' final Symphony

Program

GABRIELLA SMITH: f(x) = sin²x – 1/x [World Premiere, CSO Co-Commission]
BEETHOVEN: Violin Concerto
BRAHMS: Symphony No. 4

Artists

Eun Sun Kim, conductor
Anne-Sophie Mutter, violin

Venue

Music Hall

Ticket Prices

$14-$130

Concert Duration

About 2 hours with intermission

Series

This concert is part of Series 3

What's Interesting

Four-time Grammy-winner and "undisputed queen of violin-playing" (The Times, London), Anne-Sophie Mutter is a musical phenomenon. She joins the CSO to perform Beethoven's Violin Concerto, perhaps the world's most beloved work for violin and orchestra.
As we celebrate Beethoven's 250th birthday, experience BTHVN on Tour, an interactive exhibition in the Foyer featuring a replica of Beethoven's violin, the ear trumpet he used, and scores and manuscripts written by Beethoven himself.
Gabriella Smith’s music is described as “high-voltage and wildly imaginative” (Philadelphia Inquirer). You can say you heard it here first.
Brahms' final symphony is a momentous finale to the program.

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Make your concert experience even more interesting.

Pre-concert Talks

Join us one hour prior to the concert for an insightful conversation with composer Gabriella Smith.

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BTHVN on Tour

Stop by this interactive exhibition before or after the concert. The exhibit is also free and open to the public during specific hours, September 27-October 1.

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Bartender holding out a specialty cocktail

New Works Socials

Presenting new works gives us reason to celebrate! Join us at the Foyer Bar next to the P&G Founders room for a drink and socialize with other music lovers.

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What Critics Are Saying

“Anne-Sophie Mutter is not just one passionate and risk-taking musician—she is also a storyteller."

—Musical America

“On the podium, [Eun Sun] Kim was an inspiring leader with a commanding presence. Every gesture was clear and musical, and she propelled tempos to maximum dramatic effect.”

—Cincinnati Business Courier

Sponsors

CSO Season Sponsor

New Work by Gabriella Smith was co-commissioned by the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra through the generous support of Classical Movements' Eric Daniel Helms New Music Program and the Curtis Institute of Music.

The appearance of Anne-Sophie Mutter is made possible by a generous gift from Mace Justice.