Beethoven’s Eroica and Rautavaara’s Cantus Arcticus
Experience Beethoven’s Eroica & Rautavaara’s Cantus Arcticus at St. Andrew Baptist Church in an immersive concert of music.
Join us at the St. Andrew Baptist Church for a profound musical journey that bridges the heroic human spirit and the ethereal beauty of the natural world. This evocative program features Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3, “Eroica,” a revolutionary masterwork that forever changed the landscape of classical music with its themes of struggle, triumph, and grandeur. Complementing this monumental piece is Einojuhani Rautavaara’s Cantus Arcticus, a uniquely haunting “Concerto for Birds and Orchestra” that incorporates recorded songs of birds from the Arctic Circle, creating a lush, atmospheric dialogue between symphony and wilderness. Within the superb acoustics of our new venue, this concert promises an immersive experience that celebrates both the strength of the individual and the vast, serene mystery of the Great North. Come early and enjoy refreshments in the foyer.
FINALIST NUMBER THREE REVEALED!
DR. RYO HASEGAWA WILL TAKE THE BATON!
Experience this concert as Dr. Hasegawa navigates the heroic depths of Beethoven and the ethereal landscapes of Rautavaara, marking a decisive moment in the future of our orchestra.
Lineup
Dr. Ryo Hasegawa
Finalist #3, Conductor
Mana Takahashi
Guest Violinist. 2026 Emerging Artist Winner, High School Division
Good to know
Highlights
- 4 hours
- all ages
- In person
- Free parking
- Doors at 6:15 PM
Refund Policy
Location
St. Andrew Baptist Church
3010 15th Street
Panama City, FL 32401
How do you want to get there?
Agenda
-
Beethoven’s Eroica and Rautavaara’s Cantus Arcticus:
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: Einojuhani Rautavaara - Cantus Arcticus, Op. 61 • Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky - Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35 — Movement I Mana Takahashi, violin • World Premiere Commission - Composer TBA • Mana Takahashi, violin • Ludwig van Beethoven - Symphony No. 3 in E-flat major, Op. 55 "Eroica"