The Power of Sound: Beethoven & Adams
The Detroit Symphony Orchestra plays Wagner, Beethoven and John Adams on Friday, May 28, at 10:45 a.m. at Orchestra Hall in Detroit, with pianist Paul Lewis as soloist. Tickets run $20.95 to $110.25.
The program plays with how time feels. Wagner's Lohengrin Prelude captures a radiant stillness. Paul Lewis brings his trademark clarity and patience to Beethoven's Third Piano Concerto. John Adams, inspired by the expressiveness of Wagner's music, drives his epic Harmonielehre into pulsing, ecstatic motion.
Most classical performances have a 30-minute pre-concert talk an hour beforehand, with conductors, musicians or other experts. You'll hear about the composer's inspiration, the story behind a work and what to watch for in the soloist's playing. This concert is part of the PVS Classical series. Seating for the talk is general admission in Orchestra Hall, so you can try a different seat than your ticket's.
Most classical performances have a 30-minute pre-concert talk an hour beforehand, with conductors, musicians or other experts. You'll hear about the composer's inspiration, the story behind a work and what to watch for in the soloist's playing. This concert is part of the PVS Classical series. Seating for the talk is general admission in Orchestra Hall, so you can try a different seat than your ticket's.
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