The most famous four notes in history, representing "Thus fate knocks on
the door," begin Beethoven's heroic and legendary 5th Symphony. Since its
shocking debut exactly 200 years ago, nothing has surpassed it for sheer
power, drama and importance.
Brahms Beethoven Beethoven
Variations on a Theme by Haydn Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major Symphony No. 5 in C minor
~ The program line-up is in originally announced performance order but is subject to change.
~ All concerts begin at 8 p.m. in the Terrace Theater, Long Beach Performing Arts Center. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Free 30-minute concert preview in the hall starts at 7 p.m.
~ Classics Series concerts are conducted by LBSO Music Director Enrique Arturo Diemecke.
ANGELA CHENG ~ GUEST ARTIST Consistently cited for her brilliant technique, tonal beauty and superb musicianship, Angela Cheng is one of Canada's brightest stars. She has appeared as soloist with virtually every orchestra in Canada, as well as with the Birmingham Symphony, Buffalo Philharmonic, Colorado Symphony, Houston Symphony, Indianapolis Symphony, Jacksonville Symphony, Louisiana Philharmonic, St. Louis Symphony, Syracuse Symphony, Utah Symphony and the Israel Philharmonic. Ms. Cheng was the 1986 Gold Medal winner at the Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Masters Competition. In 1991 she won the Medal of Excellence at the Mozarteum in Salzburg, honoring her outstanding interpretations of Mozart.
