Reinhardt Conducts Beethoven

Ruth Reinhardt, “an elegant, versatile and committed conductor in the search for expressive colors” (Scherzo), helms this program, which includes Haydn’s Symphony No. 80 —too often overlooked, this turbulent music turns storms to sunlight. The winds sparkle in Hindemith’s enduring Symphonic Metamorphosis of Themes by Carl Maria von Weber; this music was originally sketched as a ballet, and its four distinctive movements maintain a catchy sense of choreography. (Weber gets a chance to speak for himself at the top of the program, through the Overture to his fantastical opera Oberon.) Beethoven’s expressive Third Piano Concerto ranks as some of his finest music; Alessio Bax, whom Gramophone considers to be “clearly among the most remarkable young pianists now before the public,” opens with this gem.

The MSO Steinway piano was made possible through a generous gift from Michael & Jeanne Schmitz

ABOUT THIS PERFORMANCE

Friday, November 15

MEET THE MUSIC

Please join us at the Bradley Symphony Center one hour before the concert for a free Meet the Music pre-concert talk. Enjoy an engaging, informative look at the works you'll experience live at the performance.

PRELUDE SHUTTLE BUS

Make your day even more enjoyable by adding transportation to make your trip downtown easy and carefree. Sign up for individual dates or the entire 6-concert series, and we’ll provide round-trip coach bus service from Mayfair Mall. Here are the details:

8:45 a.m. — Arrive at the southeast lot at Mayfair Mall, east of the former Boston Store to board the coach bus.
9:00 a.m. — Prelude Shuttle departs from Mayfair arriving at the Bradley Symphony Center around 9:30 a.m.
Depart immediately following the concert. Advance notice is not required for the return trip.

Pre-Concert Shuttle Transportation is available for a nominal fee of $20 per concert or $90 for the Prelude Series. To learn more or sign up for the shuttle contact Luther Gray by email or at 414.226.7840.

Meet the Artist Luncheon

Join us post-concert for lunch with conductors and MSO musicians in the Pavilion at the Bradley Symphony Center, following all Friday Prelude Series performances. The popular luncheons include an engaging Q & A session with artists, paired with delicious cuisine by our partners at Resonance Food Co.

Luncheon price is $36.60 and does not include concert tickets. To learn more or sign up for the luncheon contact Luther Gray by email or at 414.226.7840.

Food & Beverage Service

Resonance Food Co. offers a variety of choices, prepared on-site by our full-time chefs. Beginning 90 minutes before each performance, enjoy tasty treats and libations at numerous bar locations throughout the Bradley Symphony Center.

Saturday, November 16

Reinhardt Conducts Beethoven

Start Time

conductor

piano

Weber

Beethoven

Haydn

Hindemith

CONCERT DETAILS

MEET THE MUSIC

PRELUDE SHUTTLE BUS

Meet the Artist Luncheon

Food & Beverage Service

MEET THE MUSIC

Food & Beverage Service

Support

Start Time

conductor

piano

Weber

Beethoven

Haydn

Hindemith