Macao Orchestra 2020-21 Season Opening Concert

Date: 20-10-2020 Tuesday 8pm

Venue: Macao Cultural Centre Grand Auditorium

Conductor／Lu Jia

Programme:
Beethoven: Symphony No. 4 in B-flat Major, Op. 60
Beethoven: Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 36

Each of Beethoven’s nine symphonies has its own characteristics. Rarely performed, yet described by German composer Robert Schumann as “a slender Greek maiden”, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 4 surely is on a par with the master’s other monumental works, whereas his Symphony No. 2, with an enthusiastic and lively atmosphere, was commented by one of his contemporary critics as “a wounded dragon” avoiding death, but writhing in its throes. Celebrating the 250^th anniversary of Beethoven’s birth this year, Macao Orchestra Music Director and Principal Conductor Lu Jia will conduct the orchestra to perform these two wonderful masterpieces, kicking off the new season with Beethoven’s surging creativity.

Approximately 1 hour 20 minutes, including one interval

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