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American Classical Orchestra, at Lincoln Center; Petra Somlai, Fortepiano (Site)

Thursday May 7, 2020, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2020 at 8PM

Alice Tully Hall

BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 5
SCHUBERT Symphony No. 5
BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 4

Petra Somlai, Fortepiano

This festive conclusion to ACO’s 35th season and ongoing celebration of Beethoven’s 250th includes the composer’s Fifth Symphony, a stirring work from its iconic opening line. As part of our SFZP Project festival, the program also features Hungarian virtuoso Petra Somlai on fortepiano, performing Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4. Schubert’s sparkling Symphony No. 5 balances the musical intensity.

Concert Preview

Each ACO concert begins with a lively talk by conductor Thomas Crawford, with the full orchestra performing highlights from the program. Crawford’s insights and humor, along with the transparent texture of 18th-century instruments, open a portal into the sound world of the great Classical composers and a deeper appreciation of this timeless music. Concert previews are free to all ticket holders and begin at 8 pm.