Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony
Michael Francis, Conductor
Javier Perianes, Piano
Friday, May 18, 2018 at 8:00 p.m.
DAVID A. STRAZ, JR. CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, FERGUSON HALL
Saturday, May 19, 2018 at 8:00 p.m.
DUKE ENERGY CENTER FOR THE ARTS—MAHAFFEY THEATER
Sunday, May 20, 2018 at 7:30 p.m.
RUTH ECKERD HALL
Pre-concert conversations begin one hour before each Masterworks concert.
David Browne Shattered Clock Fanfare*
(b. 1996)
Johannes Brahms Concerto No. 2 for Piano in B-flat major, Op. 83
(1833-1897) I. Allegro non troppo
Saturday evening’s performance is generously
sponsored by Ambassador & Mrs. Mel Sembler in honor
of their 65th wedding anniversary.
THE FLORIDA ORCHESTRA | 2017-2018
II. Allegro appassionato
III. Andante
IV. Allegretto grazioso
Javier Perianes, piano
INTERMISSION
Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68, “Pastoral”
(1770-1827) The Awakening of Cheerful Feelings at the
Arrival in the Country:
I. Allegro ma non troppo
II. Scene at the Brook: Andante molto mosso
III. Merry Gathering of the Peasants: Allegro —
IV. Storm: Allegro —
V. Shepherd’s Song: Joyful, Thankful Feelings
after the Storm: Allegretto
*Winner of TFO’s Student Composer Competition
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