Opening Weekend: Beethoven & Bruch

Simone Porter, violin
David Danzmayr, conductor

Our 45^th Season opens with spectacular flair! Beethoven’s exuberant Symphony No. 2 is paired with American composer Carlos Simon’s Fate Now Conquers — a work that gestures to Beethoven’s legacy. Recognized as an emerging artist of impassioned energy, interpretive integrity, and vibrant communication, violinist Simone Porter performs Bruch’s richly poetic Violin Concerto No. 1, a personal favorite of David’s.

CARLOS SIMON – Fate Now Conquers
BRUCH – Violin Concerto No. 1
BEETHOVEN – Symphony No. 2

About Simone Porter About the Music

“I just went to my first ProMusica concert at the Southern. It was a perfect space – intimate with great visuals and excellent acoustics. After years of listening to recordings, I’d say that tonight’s performance of Beethoven was as good, or better, than anything I’ve ever heard.”
— Past concert attendee

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Your ProMusica Experience

Doors open at 6:00 PM.
Parking is available directly across Main Street in the Columbus Commons Main Garage.
A bar is available for purchase in the lobby, and you are welcome to take your refreshments to your seat.
There is no dress code, and all are encouraged to wear whatever makes you feel most comfortable. Some people love dressing up and some prefer to be more casual. Either works!
Clap when you like what you hear.
The concert run time is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, with intermission.