Music heralds life’s milestones. Guest conductor Jayce Ogren reaches for a milestone himself in leading Berkeley Symphony on a night filled with the music of commemoration.
Sibelius, one of the most beloved cultural icons and composers in Finland, premiered his Symphony No. 5 on his 50th birthday in 1915. Chinese composer and winner of the 2011 Rome Prize Lei Liang describes his work as a musical amulet for his son. Bay Area-based pianist Sarah Cahill pays tribute to Lou Harrison, the quintessential “California composer,” playing his piano concerto which she describes as “gorgeous and dramatic.”
Join Ogren for a 7:10 p.m. music talk before the concert.
