AN EARTH DAY CELEBRATION OF MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO OUR LIFE-SUSTAINING PLANET.
Beethoven’s beloved “Pastoral” Symphony is paired with two other Earth-themed works. La Creation du Monde (The Creation of the World) is an intimate chamber ballet and features Ballet Quad Cities. Argentinean composer, Richard Scofano, performs La Tierra Sin Mal (The World Without Evil), his own symphonic poem for orchestra and bandoneon, a traditional instrument (similar to the accordion) used in Argentinean tango. We invite you to imagine the world at its creation, and dream of a world free of evil.
PROGRAM
MILHAUD
La Création du Monde
Ballet Quad Cities
Richard SCOFANO
La Tierra Sin Mal
Richard Scofano, bandoneon
BEETHOVEN
Symphony No. 6, "Pastoral"
Don’t forget to join us for INSIGHTS in Encore Lounge at 6:45pm (Saturday at the Paramount) and 1:15pm in Stanley Café (Sunday at Hancher) before the concert! Discover the meaning behind the music in this informative, informal discussion presented by Maestro Hankewich and special guests. Free to all ticket holders!