Season Concert 3Beethoven Bash
Saturday, May 3, 2025 7:30 pm
Sunday, May 4, 2025 3:00 pm
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1 hour and 50 minutes, including intermission
Get a full helping of Beethoven at our epic season finale! The dramatic and powerful Mass in C Major opens our program, featuring the choral forces of the State College Choral Society. The concert ends with the energetic Symphony No. 4, a perfect end to an exciting season. You won’t want to miss this one!
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Concert Facts:
Often overshadowed by Beethoven’s more famous symphonies (like the 5th or 9th), Symphony No. 4 is sometimes called a "hidden gem." It’s known for its lighthearted and elegant character, in contrast to the intense drama of his other symphonies.
Beethoven’s Mass in C is his only complete mass, composed in 1807-1808. Although it's not as famous as some of his later works, it is an incredibly ambitious piece, blending both the traditions of classical choral music and Beethoven’s own groundbreaking style.
The Mass was not performed in its entirety at its premiere in 1808. The performance was part of a marathon concert that included Beethoven's 5th and 6th symphonies, piano concertos, and other works. Due to time constraints, the choir performed only parts of the Mass, leaving the full vision of the work unknown to audiences at the time.
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Nittany Deck
The Penn State Recital Hall is located near the northwest corner of the campus, and visitor parking is available at the Nittany Parking Deck for an hourly rate. ALL SURFACE LOTS ON THE UNIVERSITY PARK CAMPUS ARE RESERVED. Please use one of the parking decks designated for visitors.
Patrons with mobility impairments may be dropped off in front of the Music Buildings at Allen Road. Handicap-accessible parking spaces are available in the Nittany deck. State-issued disability parking placards are required for access to the handicap-accessible parking spaces.
For information regarding parking during the day, campus maps, one-day visitor parking passes, and change for parking meters, please visit any of the parking kiosks on campus.
Smoking is not permitted in any of the School of Music facilities.
Food and beverages are not permitted in the audience seating area.
Program
- BeethovenMass in C Major
- BeethovenSymphony No. 4
Artists
The Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra
Orchestra
Gerardo Edelstein
Music Director
Laura Choi Stuart
Soprano
Cindy Candelaria
Mezzo-Soprano
Andrew Sauvageau
Tenor
Timothy LeFebvre
Baritone
State College Choral Society
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