Penn's Woods Music Festival - Day 14

Location: Recital Hall Music Building Reserved Admission Tickets: $30 adult  / $10 student (includes all fees) FREE Limited Student Rush Tickets available at 6:15 p.m. This concert will not be livestreamed.

Pre-Concert talk with Maestro Edelstein at 6:00 p.m. Festival Orchestra

El círculo imaginado | Guillo Espel

“El círculo imaginado” by Guillo Espel is a captivating musical journey that invites listeners into a world of imagination, wonder, and introspection. Composed in the 21st century, this evocative piece showcases Espel’s unique compositional voice and his ability to create music that is both intellectually stimulating and emotionally resonant.

The title, “El círculo imaginado,” translates to “The Imagined Circle,” suggesting a realm where reality and fantasy intertwine, where the boundaries between the tangible and the intangible blur. Indeed, from the opening notes of the piece, Espel transports listeners into a dreamscape of swirling melodies, ethereal harmonies, and otherworldly sounds. “El círculo imaginado” is a testament to the power of music to transport us to new and wondrous worlds, leaving a lasting impression on all who hear it.

Variations on a Rococo Theme, Op.33 | Pytor I. Tchaikovsky Moderato assai quasi Andante Thema. Moderato semplice Var. 1. Tempo della Thema Var. 2. Tempo della Thema Var. 3. Andante sostenuto Var. 4. Andante grazioso Var. 5. Allegro moderato — Cadenza Var. 6. Andante Var. 7 e Coda. Allegro vivo

Soloist:

Kim Cook, cellist

Tchaikovsky’s “Variations on a Rococo Theme,” Op. 33, for cello and orchestra, is a radiant gem in the repertoire, showcasing the composer’s gift for lyrical melody, elegant orchestration, and mastery of form. Composed in 1876, during a period of burgeoning creativity for Tchaikovsky, this work pays homage to the elegance and charm of the Rococo style while infusing it with Tchaikovsky’s unmistakable Russian sensibility and Romantic fervor.

Symphony No. 8 in F Major, Op. 93 | Ludwig van Beethoven 27’ Allegro vivace e con brio Allegretto scherzando Tempo di Menuetto Allegro vivace

Beethoven’s Symphony No. 8 in F Major, Op. 93, stands as a testament to the composer’s mastery of the symphonic form and his innovative spirit. Written in 1812 during a period of great creativity for Beethoven, this symphony defies the expectations of its time with its brevity, wit, and unabashed musical inventiveness. In Symphony No. 8, Beethoven demonstrates his unparalleled ability to marry technical brilliance with profound emotional expression, creating a work that is both intellectually stimulating and deeply moving. From its spirited opening bars to its triumphant finale, Symphony No. 8 stands as a testament to Beethoven’s enduring legacy as one of the greatest composers in the history of Western classical music.