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Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra
11/7/2009 8:00 PM at Ambassador Auditorium
131 S. Saint John Ave, Pasadena, California 91123
Cost: $100, 85, 50, 20
The mighty Fifth Symphony of Beethoven is arguably the most famous and popular symphony ever written, yet many music lovers have never had the opportunity to learn how this miraculous masterpiece works its magic on us. In the first half of the concert, music director Jeffrey Kahane and the Orchestra lead you on a guided tour of the inner workings of a great masterpiece, using examples from the Fifth and other symphonies, and performing selections from other important Beethoven works for solo piano and chamber ensemble, including excerpts from the “Moonlight” and “Pathetique” sonatas. Kahane enhances the discussion with readings from Beethoven’s own writings on his life and music and those of others. After intermission, you’ll enjoy a complete performance of the symphony followed by Q&A with Jeffrey Kahane and the musicians.
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