Fri, Nov 1, 8 pm
Straz Center
Sat, Nov 2, 8 pm
Mahaffey Theater
Sun, Nov 3, 7:30 pm
Ruth Eckerd Hall
Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5: Masterworks
A centerpiece celebration of Michael Francis’ 10th season pairs two of the most famous openings in music: Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 and Richard Strauss’ Also sprach Zarathustra (Theme from 2001: A Space Odyssey) – one of the first works Maestro Francis ever conducted with TFO. This program will be the first time TFO performs the bigger, bolder Mahler arrangement of Beethoven’s iconic journey from darkness to light.
We’re full of surprises. Every Masterworks concert has a surprise inside – a short mystery piece that connects to the program in an unexpected way. Each one is Michael Francis’ little secret.
Richard Strauss
(1864-1949)
Also sprach Zarathustra, Op. 30
1. Einleitung (Introduction)
2. Von den Hinterweltlern (Of the Backworldsmen)
3. Von der großen Sehnsucht (Of the Great Longing)
4. Von den Freuden und Leidenschaften (Of Joys and Passions)
5. Das Grablied (The Song of the Grave)
6. Von der Wissenschaft (Of Science and Learning)
7. Der Genesende (The Convalescent)
8. Das Tanzlied (The Dance-Song)
9. Nachtwandlerlied (Song of the Night Wanderer)
– Intermission –
Ludwig Van Beethoven
(1770-1827)
orch. by Gustav Mahler
Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67 ♩
I. Allegro con brio
II. Andante con moto
III. Allegro
IV. Allegro
♩ Music represented by Boosey & Hawkes/Josef Weinberger.
Program Notes
Author Kurt Loft, freelance writer and former music critic for The Tampa Tribune, provides detailed and informative program notes about the pieces on this program. Click here to read online.
Printable Program
Click here for a printable version of the repertoire and program notes.
Audio Program Notes
On the Blog
The first four notes of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 are inescapable. How do TFO’s musicians feel about performing a piece that lives in the hearts and minds of generations? Click here to read more on TFO’s blog, by writer Kurt Loft.
Pre-Concert Conversations
Get the real story behind the composers and their music, straight from the conductor and guest soloists. Starts one hour before each Masterworks concert in the theater. Included free with each concert ticket.
Sponsored by The Ruth & J O Stone Foundation
Artists
Learn more about the artists performing on this program.
TFO dedicates Friday’s performance to generous patrons and donors Gary Satterfield and William Anderson
Thank you to generous patron, donor, and sponsor of Saturday’s performance Dr. Robert Wharton, Jr
TFO dedicates Sunday’s performance to generous patrons and donors Maria and George Cantonis
TFO dedicates this concert program with special gratitude to Susan Hough Henry
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Fri, Nov 1, 8 pm
Straz Center
Sat, Nov 2, 8 pm
Mahaffey Theater
Sun, Nov 3, 7:30 pm
Ruth Eckerd Hall
The Hough Family
Music Director Sponsor
Official bank of The Florida Orchestra
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