The Philadelphia Orchestra: Beethoven’s Symphony No. 2
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Carl Maria von Weber — Bassoon Concerto in F major Op. 75
Ludwig van Beethoven — Symphony No. 2 in D major Op. 36
Daniel Matsukawa, bassoon
Mason Bates – Undistant
Carl Maria von Weber – Bassoon Concerto in F major, Op. 75
Ludwig van Beethoven – Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 36
Beethoven’s Symphony No. 2 captures the power of art to lift the human spirit. As the composer struggled with the loss of his hearing, his dedication to art fueled his drive to continue making music. The Second Symphony looks back to Haydn and Mozart, but Beethoven infused it with dashes of his hallmark rowdy humor and a Romantic sensibility—particularly in the poetic slow movement.
Carl Maria von Weber’s Bassoon Concerto celebrates the dynamic range of the bassoon and the wide variety of moods it can convey. Principal Bassoon Daniel Matsukawa takes center stage for this lively concert.
Composer Mason Bates describes Undistant: “Over crackling digital white noise drift textures from three musical ensembles, strewn across a dark space. ... Strings descend from the stratosphere into arpeggiations, brass and woodwind swells quicken their overlaps, and a soulful melody emerges that connects all elements."
All Digital Stage events begin with a performance premiere, streaming in real time. Following the performance premiere, the concert will be available for ticket holders to watch on demand for one week.
The broadcast will premiere September 22, 2021 at 8pm Eastern / 5pm Pacific. Available until September 29, 2021 at 11pm Eastern / 8pm Pacific.
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