Boston Conservatory Orchestra: Nature Calls—Composers in the Real World
When:
Friday, Oct 20, 2023 8:00p -
10:30p
Friday, Oct 20, 2023 8:00p -
10:30p
Where:
Sanders Theatre
45 Quincy Street
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138
Admission:
$17
Hosted by:
Categories:
Music
Event website:
https://bostonconservatory.berklee.edu/events/boston-conservatory-orchestra-nature-calls-composers-in-the-real-world
The Boston Conservatory Orchestra presents a concert of two major symphonies: Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6 (“Pastoral”) and William Grant Still’s Symphony No. 5 (“Western Hemisphere”). Each represents nature in its own way, with Beethoven enjoying the fruits of being outside in nature, and with Still contemplating the Western Hemisphere’s new dawn, after the imaginary collapse of a major civilization. Both works are extremely descriptive as products of their own time. Also on the program is Post Silentium by the composer, pianist, poet, and artist Lera Auerbach, providing a contemplative balance between the two symphonic pillars.
