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CLASSICS SERIES

Brahms' Masterpiece
APRIL 6, 2013 at 8PM
APRIL 7, 2013 at 3PM

The orchestra thrives on compositions that challenge; Maestro Pak’s passion is conducting Brahms.  They’re perfectly matched for this complex, sophisticated, extremely heartfelt symphony, written at the zenith of the great composer’s career.

There’s also a common thread masterly woven throughout this program: the passacaglia.  It’s one of the most intriguing of all art forms; in the hands of the masters, it is pure genius. 

The intrigue continues as we present an extraordinary piece by Brett Abigaña. We commissioned this talented composer to create a new piece after a work by Handel that demonstrates how an old form like the passacaglia can be a framework for new ideas. Don't miss the exciting world premiere of Passing Acquaintance.

 
FEATURING
JUNG-HO PAK | CONDUCTOR
HEATHER GOODCHILD WADE | VIOLIN
LAURA MANKO | VIOLA
BRETT ABIGAÑA | COMPOSER

THE PROGRAM
JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH | PASSACAGLIA AND FUGUE IN C MINOR, BMV 582
ANTON WEBERN | PASSACAGLIA, OP. 1
BRETT ABIGAÑA | World Premiere PASSING ACQUAINTANCE (After George Frederic Handel and Johan Halvorsen)
JOHANNES BRAHMS | SYMPHONY NO. 4 IN E MINOR, OP. 98

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Photo Credit Dan Cutrona: Maestro Pak (top), Heather Goodchild Wade & Laura Manko