Seattle Symphony: Beethoven Symphony No. 5

Ludwig van Beethoven — Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67
Bohuslav Martinů — Pamatnik Lidicim ("Memorial to Lidice") H. 296
Béla Bartók — Piano Concerto No. 2 in G major, Sz. 95, BB 101
Ludwig van Beethoven — Overture to The Creatures of Prometheus, Op. 43

Bertrand Chamayou, piano
Ludovic Morlot, conductor

Beethoven – Prometheus Overture
Bartók – Piano Concerto No. 2
Martinů – Memorial To Lidice
Beethoven – Symphony No. 5

The culmination of a two-year exploration of Beethoven’s symphonies and concertos, Ludovic Morlot puts his unique stamp on Beethoven’s fateful Fifth Symphony. Bartók’s Piano Concerto No. 2 is a brilliant work of rhythmic complexity and musical muscle.

About Seattle Symphony

Recognized as one of the “most vital American orchestras” (NPR), the Seattle Symphony is internationally acclaimed for its inventive programming, community-minded initiatives, and superb recordings on the Seattle Symphony Media label. With a strong commitment to new music and a legacy of over 150 recordings, the orchestra has garnered five Grammy Awards, 26 Grammy nominations, and two Emmy Awards, and was named Gramophone’s 2018 Orchestra of the Year. The Symphony performs in Benaroya Hall in the heart of downtown Seattle.

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