FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Jenni Shrum,
Director of Marketing & Public Relations
(405) 231-0145 jenni@okcphil.org
Oklahoma City – The Oklahoma City Philharmonic is set to present Sarah Chang Returns on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. at the Civic Center Music Hall.
Recognized as one of the foremost violinists of our time, Sarah Chang has performed with the most esteemed orchestras, conductors, and accompanists in an international career spanning more than two decades. Since her debut with the New York Philharmonic at the age of eight, Chang has continued to impress audiences with her technical virtuosity and refined emotional depth.
The evening will feature Wagner’s Die Meistersinger: Prelude, Chang’s performance of Bruch’s Concerto No. 1 for Violin in G Minor, op. 26 and will culminate with Beethoven’s: Symphony No. 6 in F Major, op.68, “Pastorale”.
“Sarah Chang is one of our illustrious soloists this season, and we’ve crafted a program centered around German composers, which raises the question: What is German music?” said Music Director Alexander Mickelthwate. “When we think of German composers, we encounter a vast array of styles – from Beethoven’s powerful symphonies to Bruch’s poignant violin concertos and Wagner’s monumental operas. So, what unites them as ‘German’?” I once read that Germany is a country of philosophers, and whether or not that’s entirely true, it is certainly home to great thinkers like Martin Luther, Immanuel Kant, and Albert Einstein. The music of Beethoven, Bruch, and Wagner reflects these philosophical depths, exploring themes of human struggle and the glorification of the Almighty. Their works seek a spiritual substance, delving deep into the essence of existence. Join us as we explore this rich tapestry of German music, led by the exceptional talent of Sarah Chang!”
Experience Sarah Chang Returns at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 15th, 2025 at the Civic Center Music Hall. Tickets are available now at okcphil.org or by calling (405) 842-5387.
Sarah Chang Returns is sponsored by Chuck Wiggin in loving memory of Renate W. Wiggin.
About OKC Philharmonic
OKC Philharmonic was founded in 1988 and celebrates over 30 years of beautiful music in Oklahoma City. Under the direction of Alexander Mickelthwate, the orchestra performs Classics, Orchestral Pops, and Discovery Family concerts, as well as a variety of community engagements. Our mission exists to provide inspiration and joy for the community through orchestral music. For more information contact us at okcphil.org 424 Colcord Drive, Suite B, Oklahoma City, OK 73102
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