Concert/Lecture
The festival’s opening event traces the story of Beethoven’s ascent into the cultural imagination of China. Bard College President Leon Botstein shares remarks on Beethoven’s universal appeal and enduring relevance, followed by performances by Bard’s The Orchestra Now and the Shanghai Youth Philharmonic. Host Jindong Cai, the artistic director of the festival and the director of the US- China Music Institute, provides the historical context for the festival. Watch the program and view more details below.
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PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Introductory Remarks
Beethoven’s Image in the World
Leon Botstein, president, Bard College with Jindong Cai, artistic director, China Now Music Festival
Presentation
Beethoven in China
Jindong Cai
Musical Performances
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68, 1st Movement
Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92, 4th Movement
The Orchestra Now (Festival Ensemble)
Andrés Rivas, conductor
Violin Sonata No. 5 in F major, Op. 24, 'Spring,' 1st Movement
Wu Weiqiao, violin
Diana Borshcheva, piano
Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67, 4th Movement
Shanghai Youth Philharmonic Orchestra
Cao Peng, conductor
The program will run approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
