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Beethoven, Stravinsky, and more!

July 31, 2020, 9:00 pm

Frank Peter Zimmermann (Photo: Irène Zandel/hänssler CLASSIC)

Former music director Alan Gilbert conducts selections from four legendary composers — Beethoven, Stravinsky, Ravel and Schubert — featuring Frank Peter Zimmermann on violin.

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Beethoven: Violin Concerto
Frank Peter Zimmermann, violin

Stravinsky: Symphony in Three Movements

Ravel: Suite No. 2 from Daphnis and Chloe

Schubert: Symphony No. 8, “Unfinished”

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