CANCELED Beethoven’s ‘Eroica’ Symphony

2019–20 Season—Beethoven’s Birthday Bash

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XIAN ZHANG conductor
ROBERT WAGNER bassoon

Musical legends abound! Celebrate Rossini’s portrayal of a daring Swiss archer who shot an apple from his son’s head; Beethoven’s illustration of the ideal hero and a new work commissioned for beloved hometown musician.

ROSSINI Overture to Guillaume Tell
Not just a curtain-raiser, the overture to Rossini’s 39th (!) and final opera, William Tell, is a full symphony in miniature.
CHRISTOPHER ROUSE Bassoon Concerto (East-Coast Premiere and NJSO Co-Commission)
This lyrical new piece completes Christopher Rouse’s cycle of concertos for every wind instrument. The NJSO co-commissioned this work to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Principal Bassoon Robert Wagner, who has given so much to our organization on and off stage.
BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 3, “Eroica”
With two thunderous opening chords, Beethoven unlocked a new world of music-making, and every performance of his “Eroica” sounds revolutionary.

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CANCELED Beethoven’s ‘Eroica’ Symphony

2019–20 Season—Beethoven’s Birthday Bash

Concert Information

Sponsors

The March 28 concert is generously sponsored by Northern Trust

The March 29 concert is generously sponsored by RBC Wealth Management.