Classics Declassified Series

Whether it’s the first time you’ve heard it or the fiftieth, there’s always more to the story! Leon Botstein and the orchestra give you an entertaining and in-depth look at the creation of these well-known works, then after a performance, answer your questions in a Q&A.

Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 5, “Reformation”
Sunday, October 27 at 4:00pm
Peter Norton Symphony Space
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Discover how symphonic form and the romantic expression of religious feeling are reconciled in Mendelssohn’s popular Reformation Symphony as Leon Botstein and the orchestra present a lively talk, the work in full, and a Q&A.
  • Felix Mendelssohn — Symphony No. 5
 
Schumann's Symphony No. 2
Sunday, February 23, 2014 at 4:00pm
Peter Norton Symphony Space
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Leon Botstein and the orchestra point out the ciphers and quotations in Schumann’s 1846 symphony in a spirited discussion, then perform the work in full and take your questions in a Q&A.
  • Robert Schumann — Symphony No. 2
 
Brahms' Symphony No. 2
Sunday, April 13, 2014 at 4:00pm
Peter Norton Symphony Space
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The nostalgic beauty of this work is matched by its exuberance and thrilling drama. Leon Botstein and the orchestra guide you through with a vibrant talk with musical excerpts, then perform the complete work, and answer questions in a Q&A.
  • Johannes Brahms — Symphony No. 2