Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven…these are three of the most influential names in the history of Western music. The New Haven Symphony Orchestra will take on masterpieces by these musical titans at “Mozart, Haydn & Beethoven” on Thursday, March 31 at 7:30pm at Woolsey Hall in downtown New Haven. Music Director William Boughton will lead the orchestra in Mozart’s Overture to The Marriage of Figaro, Haydn’s “London” Symphony, and Beethoven’s Violin Concerto, which will feature one of classical music’s risings stars, Tessa Lark.
Winner of the prestigious Naumburg International Violin Award in 2012, 26 year old violinist Tessa Lark is one of the most captivating artistic voices of her time. She was named the Silver Medalist of the 2014 International Violin Competition of Indianapolis, making her the highest-ranked American-born winner in the competition’s history. She is a recipient of a career grant from the Leonore Annenberg Fellowship Fund for the Performing and Visual Arts. Other awards include first prize in both the 2008 Irving Klein International Strings Competition and the 2006 Johansen International Competition for Young String Players, as well as top prizes in the 2012 Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition and the 2009 Michael Hill International Violin Competition.
As an added experience for concert patrons, the NHSO will host “Beers & Beethoven!,” a craft beer tasting event from 5:30-7pm in Woolsey Hall’s lobby immediately before the concert. Admittance to the tasting is included with the purchase of a concert ticket. There will be samplings available from Back East, Southport, Thimble Island, Two Roads, and No Worries brewing companies, and participants will be able to step out on the street to grab a bite to eat from such food trucks as Caseus’ “The Cheese Truck,” Food Extrovert, Fryborg, and Cannoli’s on the Run.
Program: Wolfgang Amadeus: Overture to the Marriage of Figaro; Franz Joseph Haydn: Symphony No. 104, “London;” Ludwig van Beethoven: Violin Concerto in D Major
Tickets: Adult tickets are $15 – $74. College student tickets are $10 and KidTix (children ages 7-17) are free with the purchase of an adult ticket. Blue Star tickets for active military personnel and their immediate families are free. For tickets and information call 203.865.0831 x20 or visit www.NewHavenSymphony.org.
Pre-Concert Activities:
BEERS & BEETHOVEN!
Thursday, March 31 – 5:30 – 7pm – Woolsey Hall Lobby
Join the NHSO for a beer tasting, included with a concert ticket, in the lobby prior to the performance. Patrons will be able to sample craft beers from Back East, Southport, Thimble Island, Two Roads, and No Worries brewing companies, then grab a bite to eat at one of the food trucks parked outside. Food costs are not included with concert ticket.
Symphony Supper: Indulge in a delicious Symphony Supper with other music lovers at Roia prior to the performance; visit NewHavenSymphony.org or call 203.865.0831 x18 for details.
Prelude: Join the NHSO for an intriguing free pre-concert discussion with NHSO violist Gretchen Frazier from 6:30-7:00pm at Yale’s Sudler Hall.
The Classics Series media sponsor is the New Haven Register. Symphony Suppers are sponsored by ARIA, a subsidiary of Guilford Savings Bank. KidTix and Blue Star Tix are sponsored by Frontier Communications.
