2020 marks the 250th anniversary of iconic composer Ludwig van Beethoven’s birth, and your Colorado Symphony embarks on a year-long celebration, performing over two dozen concerts and events across the state of Colorado. Join us in Griffin Concert Hall as a small ensemble of musicians from the Colorado Symphony curate an intimate evening for their next installment of our Beethoven performances — including a performance of Beethoven’s revered Septet in E flat major!

The program also includes the CSU graduate trio made up by: Krystian Salva, violin; Carly Nelson, viola; and Faith Rohde, cello.

Program:
Beethoven – Trio in E-flat major, Op. 3 (10′)
Mvt. I – Allegro con brio
CSU Graduate Trio

Beethoven – String Trio, Op. 9 No. 1 (25′)
Musicians of the Colorado Symphony

—intermission

Beethoven – Septet in E-flat major, Op. 20 (55′)
Musicians of the Colorado Symphony

About Beethoven 2020: Beginning December 16, 2019 (Beethoven’s recognized birthday) and continuing through December 16, 2020, the full orchestra and small ensembles will feature some of Beethoven’s greatest works, including Missa Solemnis, Violin Concerto, Symphony No. 3 “Eroica,“Symphony No. 9, and many more. Events will be continually announced throughout the season, so subscribe to the Colorado Symphony’s eNotes e-mail listand check coloradosymphony.org for the latest announcements. Beethoven 2020 is sponsored in part by the Colorado State University System.