This is Beethoven at peace, amid his beloved nature. Every measure of the poetic “Pastoral” Symphony animates his impressions of country life. Also, an evocation of nature by the tragically short-lived Lili Boulanger. Impressions of Autumn from The Four Seasons by Vivaldi and recomposed by Astor Piazzolla. Plus, Hindemith’s roaring Symphonic Metamorphosis, a showcase for the Madison Symphony’s virtuosos.
Lili Boulanger, D’un matin de printemps
Antonio Vivaldi, “Autumn” from The Four Seasons
Astor Piazzolla, Primavera Porteña (Spring) from The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires
Paul Hindemith, Symphonic Metamorphosis on Themes by Carl Maria von Weber
Intermission
Ludwig van Beethoven, Symphony No. 6, “Pastoral”