Concert VI May 18–19, 2019 Richard Wagner Overture from The Flying Dutchman Frédéric Chopin Piano Concerto No. 2, Op. 21 Marcos Madrigal, piano Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 5, Op. 67 Max Bragado-Darman, conductor
The sixth and final concert of the season will conclude in grand fashion with music by Wagner, Chopin, and Beethoven! Richard Wagner composed many brilliant overtures throughout his many German operas, including the overture from The Flying Dutchman, featured as the opening work in the season finale. Chopin’s stunning Piano Concerto No. 2, Op. 21, follows, with magnificent Cuban pianist Marcos Madrigal performing the popular work, composed before Chopin completed his formal education at age 20. The season ends with one of the greatest compositions for the concert hall of all time: Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5, Op, 67. A favorite among experienced and new audiences, musicians and conductors, the fifth endeavor in the symphony genre struck a chord for Beethoven, as he discovered his true forte—it is the “Stairway to Heaven” of Classical Music!
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