Sarah Chang Returns

Concert Details

Alexander Mickelthwate, conductor
Sarah Chang, violin

• WAGNER: Die Meistersinger: Prelude
• BRUCH: Concerto No. 1 for Violin in G Minor, op. 26
• BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 6 in F Major, op. 68, “Pastorale”

Run Time: Approx. 120 minutes 

 Sponsored by Chuck Wiggin in loving memory of Renate W. Wiggin. 

Guest Artists

NOTES FROM THE MAESTRO

“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? 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, Friedrich Nietzsche, and 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!”