In Jordi Savall’s fascinating programs, Berkeley audiences have come to expect the unexpected—painstakingly curated works by lesser-known and often anonymous composers that explore history and reveal connections between people and cultures. The venerable viol master and conductor is still full of surprises! This season, he puts his personal stamp on iconic works of the early 19th century—Beethoven’s third and fifth symphonies. This concert is part of Savall’s project (and lifelong dream) to record and perform all nine of the composer’s symphonies on period instruments, an approach that has received widespread praise for its “electricity and freshness,” “its roaring energy and its humanity” (The Times, London).
Major support for orchestral presentations in this season is provided by Jerome and Thao Dodson. This performance is made possible in part by The E. Nakamichi Foundation.
| BEETHOVEN | Symphony No. 3 in E-flat major, Op. 55, Eroica
Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67 |
Program notes will be available approximately one week before the performance.
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7:30pm
There is a $20 service charge on all subscription orders, and a $15 per order service charge on ticket purchases made by phone or online that are not part of a subscription package. There is no fee for tickets purchased in person at the Zellerbach Hall Ticket Office unless they are part of a subscription.