Name: MainStage 2: The Revolutionary Artist
Start: 2025-12-31T19:30:00-08:00
End: 2025-12-31T21:30:00-08:00
Location: First Congregational Church of Berkeley

MainStage 2:  The Revolutionary Artist

San Francisco Chamber Orchestra

Jory Fankuchen, Music Director.  Ring in the New Year with the SFCO and the exuberant music of three ground-breaking composers!

First Congregational Church of Berkeley

Always Admission Free...because world class music belongs to EVERYONE! PROGRAMLouise Farrenc – Symphony No. 3, FinaleNiccolò Paganini– Violin Concerto No. 1, Allegro maestoso Lisa Saito - Debut ArtistLudwig van Beethoven – Symphony No. 7Always Admission Free...because world class music belongs to EVERYONE! Tickets/RSVP's are not required but it helps us to know you're planning to come! Our admission free concerts have an open seating policy on a first come, first serve basis. <a href="https://www.thesfco.org/become-a-member-1" title="https://www.thesfco.org/become-a-member-1" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">SFCO Members</a> may enter for first choice seating beginning at 6:30pm. The doors open for non-members at 7:15pm. Members, please join us for a pre-concert reception from 6:30-7:15.----------------------------Ring in the New Year with the SFCO and the exuberant music of three ground-breaking composers. Louise Farrenc was a concert pianist and composer who fought for women’s rights and would become the only female professor at the famed Paris Conservatoire during the 19th century. Her Symphony in G Minor sizzles with energy and drama. Rarely has there been a virtuosic performer that forever changed the direction of their instrument’s technique, as completely as Niccolò Paganini. Paganini’s virtuosity was astounding - legends surrounding his persona were numerous as many speculated that he must have made a pact with the devil himself to have been granted such talent. His 1st violin concerto will be performed by the amazing 14-year-old violinist, Lisa Saito. Our program concludes with music by a composer who would change the trajectory of classical music itself. Ludwig van Beethoven was the embodiment of the Revolutionary Artist, creating a seismic shift in the power and emotional drama of our repertoire. The 7th Symphony is as joyful and exuberant as any piece he would write - an affirmation of life, and a perfect way to lift our spirits into the new year.

MainStage 2: The Revolutionary Artist

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