Eroica Inspirations: A Journey from Beethoven to Torke.

​Themes and variations are a part of our lives as well as music. Beethoven's monumental 3rd symphony, the "Eroica", broke new ground in music creating a powerful voice for the future of music as we demonstrate in this concert. We open with Michael Torke's "Bright Blue Music," a vibrant and rhythmic piece that sets an energetic tone for the evening highlighting Torke's unique blend of classical and contemporary influences. Following this, Rachmaninov's "Variations on a Theme by Paganini" showcases a solo pianist's virtuosic skill, exploring a range of emotions from the hauntingly beautiful to the dazzlingly complex. The evening culminates in Beethoven's Symphony No. 3, "Eroica," a monumental work that captivated the audience with its powerful themes of heroism and struggle, leaving a profound and lasting impression.

Musical Program

Kevin Puts | Quintet for Piano and Strings, “The Red Snapper Quintet”
Franz Schubert | Piano Quintet in A major, D. 667, “Trout”

Curated by Crier Francesca McNeeley

Schubert’s “Trout” Quintet, with its depictions of darting fish and bubbling brooks, continues to be a beloved treasure of the classical music repertoire. The work has inspired generations of composers, including Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Kevin Puts, whose Red Snapper Quintet serves as a contemporary companion to Schubert’s iconic quintet.