Beethoven & Bohemia

Saturday
October 18, 2008 – 8 p.m.
E.J. Thomas Hall, The University of Akron
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Classic Series
Beethoven & Bohemia
Christopher Wilkins, conductor
Orli Shaham, piano

BARTOK – Dance Suite
BEETHOVEN – Piano Concerto No. 2
DVORAK – Symphony No. 6

“To Bartok and Dvorak, folk songs were as much a part of nature as butterflies and wildflowers. Both idolized Beethoven and his mastery of Classical form.”
- Christopher Wilkins

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Open Rehearsal: Get an insider’s look at the Akron Symphony by attending an open rehearsal on Friday, October 17 at 7 p.m. Watch Maestro Wilkins and the members of the orchestra as they prepare for the third Classic Series concert. Limited to the first 50 reservations and available to civic and community organizations.

Preview from the Podium: Before the concert, get the stories behind the music from Maestro Christopher Wilkins in this series of intimate discussions. 7 p.m.

Patron Reception: Enjoy complimentary drinks and hors’ d’oeuvres with Maestro Wilkins, members of the Akron Symphony, sponsors, and other surprise guests after the concert.*

*By invitation only, please call 330.535.8131 for details.

Hotel accomodations for guest artists courtesy of: