The Columbus Symphony Orchestra will be kicking off its 2010-11 classical season Friday with An All Beethoven Opening Night.
“The season is being built around the most treasured works in the symphonic repertoire,” said President and Chief Creative Officer Roland Valliere. “It just seemed natural given the theme of the season to start with Beethoven.”
The concert will run from 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Ohio Theatre and will include two guest appearances by Conductor Günther Herbig and violin soloist Augustin Hadelich.
Hadelich is the winner of both the 2006 International Violin Competition of Indianapolis and the 2009 Avery Fisher Career Grant. He has performed with the Columbus Symphony Orchestra before and was very well-received, Valliere said.
Herbig, native of Germany, has experience conducting all around the world, including The New York Philharmonic, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the National Symphony Orchestra of Taiwan.
Valliere said Herbig has a close relationship with the Columbus Symphony Orchestra. Herbig has been acting as the temporary music adviser until the symphony hires a permanent music director.
“The two have performed together before, so there’s no better way to kick off the season,” Valliere said.
The symphony will perform two pieces. The night will open with the “Violin Concierto,” have a short intermission and finish with the “Pastoral Symphony.”
“Beethoven is one of the most recognized and popular composers,” Valliere said. “These pieces are some of his best; you can never get tired of it.”
For those who aren’t new to classical music, Valliere said the music will be familiar.
“It’s like going to your favorite restaurant. You just know it will be good,” Valliere said. “This concert should meet or exceed people’s expectations.”
Students with a BuckID can purchase tickets for $12.50.
