This evening was the final concert of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic for this season and it was a smashing success. All Beethoven, all beautiful, played to a full house.
The evening began with Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat major, Op. 73. "Emperor." It was lyrical, lovely and beautfully performed. The solo pianist, Jon Kimura Parker, was excellent.
After the intermission we heard Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125, "Choral" performed by the full orchestra and the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Chorus. The Chorus is celebrating their 50th anniversary this year and they did not disappoint.
I will continue this blog tomorrow after I have time to do a little research into Symphony No. 9. Meanwhile "Ode to Joy" will be running through my dreams tonight.
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