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Sunday, June 5, 2016

Andre Watts Plays Beethoven

We went to the Pacific Symphony's open rehearsal, Saturday concert, and going again today for the Sunday concert!  :)

The Saturday concert had a Plaza-cast, hosted by Rich Capparela.  I didn't actually see him, but I'm glad he's OK, as I haven't heard Rich since the last KUSC membership drive.

This performance will broadcast on KUSC on Sunday, July 31 at 7 PM (PST).

Listen to Alan Chapman's preview on SoundCloud.



Music director Carl St.Clair conducted with pianist André Watts.

Ludwig van Beethoven:  Concerto No. 4 in G Major for Piano and Orchestra, Op. 58
Hector Berlioz:  Symphonie Fantastique, Op. 14


The preview talk has given by Alan Chapman again.  AndrĂ© Watts join in the second half, sharing his experience with the Beethoven 4th.  And his performance was awesome!!  I loved the cadenza, and looking forward to listening again on the KUSC broadcast.  :)


The hall itself was themed with opium Symphonie Fantastique, and you could participate in Berlioz's world.

I couldn't tell who these two were.  Maybe the artist and his love?

Dancers from the ball.

The shepherd.

The executioner.

The witch.