All-Star Orchestra

What Makes a Masterpiece?

This program will be an exploration of the creative process, tracing the genesis of Beethoven’s iconic symphony and the development of a new work by a modern master. Interactive features will show how short rhythmic and melodic motives evolve into vast symphonic organisms. Interviews will include leading Beethoven scholars and the All-Star musicians.

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