Sunday, February 9 | 3:00 PM

Happy Birthday Beethoven

James Judd joins the orchestra to celebrate Beethoven's 250th birthday with works by the great master as well as Ellen Taaffe Zwilich – the first female composer to win the Pulitzer Prize for Music. The program includes Beethoven's spectacular Fifth Symphony, known for its raw power, and for the way it represents triumph over adversity.

The performance of Zwilich's Double Concerto for Violin and Cello features soloists Elissa Lee Koljonen (violin) and Yumi Kendall (cello).

* Selected by the Sun Sentinel as one of 5 Must-See Classical Music Performances This Season

Program

LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN: Overture from The Creatures from Prometheus
ELLEN TAAFFE ZWILICH: Double Concerto for Violin and Cello
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 5

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Artists

James Judd

British-born conductor James Judd is sought after for both his passionate musicianship and his charismatic presence on and off the podium. Known for his extraordinarily communicative style and bold, imaginative programming, repeat engagements in concert halls around the world attest to his rapport with audiences and musicians alike. In addition to leading established, large musical groups, Mr. Judd has excelled as a youth and chamber orchestra conductor.