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Distinguished Artists Presents: Beethoven's 250th Celebration
California
Wed, December 9, 2020 7:00 PM, PST
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Capacity
- 375 of 500 spots still available
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- Bring your own drinks
- No bathroom at this event
A Four-Part Concert Series, from 12/6-12/9 at 7:00pm PST
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Welcome to a celebration of Beethoven's 250th Birthday Year - featuring significant works for his favorite instrument - the piano. Our four-day festival features performer's who are among the most esteemed interpreters of his music, including pianists Jonathan Biss, Garrick Ohlsson, Alon Goldstein and Audrey Vardanega with cellist Tanya Tomkins.
The festival will include favorites like the Pathetique Sonata and Les Adieux, as well as the towering Hammerklavier. The opening concert will begin with remarks from the director of the Center for Beethoven Studies at San Jose State University, Dr. Erica Buurman, and will conclude with a live Q & A session featuring the performers.
We hope you will join us for the festival starting Sunday, December 6th at 7 pm PST, for stimulating live discussions and dazzling performances honoring one of the greatest composers of all time.
Program
Four performances from 12/6-12/9 at 7:00pm PST
Sunday, December 6th—Alon Goldstein, Piano
Sonata no. 13 in E flat major, op 27 no 1 “quasi una fantasia”
Sonata no. 14 in C sharp minor, op 27 no 2 (moonlight)
Sonata no. 26 in E flat major op 81a “Les Adieux”
Monday, December 7—Tanya Tomkins, Cello and Audrey Vardanega, Piano
Cello Sonata No. 3 in A Major, Op 69
(performed on gut strings and the 'Poletti' fortepiano)
Cello Sonata No. 4 in C Major, Op. 102 No. 1
Tuesday, December 8th—Jonathan Biss, Piano
Sonata no. 8 in c minor op 13 - Pathetique”
Sonata no. 27 in e minor op 90
Sonata no. 32 in c minor op 111
Wednesday, December 9th—Garrick Ohlsson, Piano
Sonata no. 24 in F sharp major, op 78 “A Therese”
Sonata no. 29 in B flat major, Op. 106 “Hammerklavier”
Comments
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Olga Euben, over 2 years ago
Christos Vayenas, over 2 years ago
You will have the opportunity to contribute to the festival during and after the concert; thank you for your support, and we look forward to sharing these beautiful works and performances with you!
, over 2 years ago
If we are in a later time zone will the co veers be available to watch at another time?
Christos Vayenas, over 2 years ago
Yes, the performances will be available to watch up to a week after the date of the concert
Bruce Russell, over 2 years ago
How do we listen to the concerts after the performances?
Christos Vayenas, over 2 years ago
The concerts will be available for private viewing until Sunday December 13th—please email us at [email protected] to request a direct link
James Blodgett, over 2 years ago
Why can't I open up the Jonathan Biss performance? The only one that it seems I can view is Garrick Ohlsson
Attendees
Where and when do I pay my $24.00??? Thanx,
Olga Euben