“Germanic Gems” Masterworks Series Concert

Yeol Eum Son, piano
Peter Bay, conductor
PROGRAM:
JOHANN STRAUSS, JR.: The Blue Danube, Op. 314
W.A. MOZART: Piano Concerto No. 22 in E-flat Major, K. 482
RICHARD STRAUSS: Don Juan, Op. 20
JOHANNES BRAHMS: Academic Festival Overture, Op. 80
Pianist Yeol Eum Son takes audiences on a journey through the rich musical traditions of Germany and Austria. The program opens with Johann Strauss Jr.’s beloved waltz, On the Beautiful Blue Danube, Op. 314,” setting a graceful tone for the evening. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s sublime Piano Concerto No. 22 in E-flat Major, K. 482 showcases Son’s virtuosity and sensitivity.
Richard Strauss’ dramatic tone poem Don Juan, Op. 20 and Johannes Brahms’ spirited Academic Festival Overture, Op. 80 round out the program, highlighting the depth and variety of Germanic musical expression.