Beethoven No. 6
Saturday, February 7, 2009 8:00pm
Music
Haydn: Symphony # 59 "Fire"
Harrison: Concerto for Pipa
Beethoven: Symphony No. 6

Summary
Originally called “Recollections of Country Life, “ the Pastoral Symphony depicts Beethoven the nature lover experiencing the joy and terror that nature can bring, from babbling brooks to bird calls to fearsome storms. Featured in the Disney film Fantasia, it has brought joy to generations of nature loving fans. This concert also features the stunning Pipa virtuoso Wu Man, just returning from an international tour with Yo Yo Ma’s Silk Road Ensemble.

Venue
Mahalia Jackson Theatre
Address:
801 N. Rampart St.
New Orleans, LA 70116