Location
Appell Center for the Performing Arts: Strand Theater
Date
Saturday, October 3, 2026
7:30 PM EST
Duration
2 Hours
Intermission
Programming
With its iconic four-note opening and themes of sorrow and delight threaded throughout, Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony is a cornerstone of our musical pantheon. The pioneering symphony kicks off the YSO’s year-long celebration of the German composer, Beethoven. Paired with this masterwork is Sergei Prokofiev’s First Symphony, which is infused with unexpected harmonies. The concert concludes with Christopher Theofanidis’ Bassoon Concerto that was written specifically for our esteemed guest soloist Martin Kuuskmann. Beethoven lives on!
SERGEI PROKOFIEV Symphony No. 1 in D Major
CHRISTOPHER THEOFANIDIS Bassoon Concerto
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 5 in C Minor
Artists
Lawrence Golan
Conductor
Lawrence Golan is in high demand across the United States and internationally.
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Martin Kuuskmann
Bassoon
He possesses an unmatched ability to draw rare expressiveness and brilliant timbre out of his reed. Read Bio >>
Pre-Concert Talk
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