Beethoven’s “Emperor” Concerto
Sunday, July 24, 2022, 6:30 PM MDT
Sun Valley Pavilion
Festival Chamber Orchestra
Alasdair Neale, Conductor
George Li, Piano
Juliana Athayde, Violin
Shawn Weil, Violin
Adam Smyla, Viola
Amos Yang, Cello
Pre-Concert Chat, 5:45 PM
Led by Sameer Patel
Pavilion Lawn Paver Bar
J.S. Smith
The Star-Spangled Banner
Jessie Montgomery
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Beethoven
Concerto No. 5 in E-flat Major for Piano and Orchestra, Op. 73, “Emperor”
Guest artist
Program notes: Beethoven’s “Emperor” Concerto
Jessie Montgomery is a New York-born composer and violinist who is quickly becoming a household name in the American classical music world. She attended Juilliard and is an alumna of and frequent collaborator with the Sphinx Organization, a collection of music ensembles designed to promote and support young African American and Latinx musicians. Her works reflect her background and influence, dynamically interweaving her immersive expertise in classical music and her identity rooted in multicultural America with their own evolving sonic quilt....
2022 digital program book
Printed programs are available at the concerts, at the Festival Welcome Center and Store (open during rehearsal and 5:00-8:00 PM; closed during the concert), or outside the Festival office at 120 2nd, Ave. North, Ketchum.