Program

Missa brevis in C Major, K. 259, “Organ Solo Mass”
Mozart

Cello Concerto No. 1 in A minor, Op. 33
Camille Saint-Saëns

Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 36
Ludwig van Beethoven

Saint-Saëns once said of himself: “I produce music as an apple tree produces apples.” The First Cello Concerto is certainly a delicious example and a gorgeous vehicle for the instrument’s sonorous voice, especially as performed by young Sterling Elliott, a winner in the 2019 National Sphinx Competition. Mozart’s brief Mass (really brief!), with a “cameo” appearance by the organ, shows off our magnificent DPO Chorus. Beethoven’s Second concludes this season’s Masterworks series and our Beethoven symphony cycle. Responding to his near-suicidal anguish over growing deaf, the composer wrote to a friend: “I will seize Fate by the throat. It will not wholly conquer me!” This Symphony is the jubilant proof of his will to live.

Featured Artists
Neal Gittleman, conductor

Sterling Elliott, cello

Vocal soloists

Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra

Dayton Philharmonic Chorus

Program

Missa brevis in C Major, K. 259, “Organ Solo Mass”
Mozart

Cello Concerto No. 1 in A minor, Op. 33
Camille Saint-Saëns

Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 36
Ludwig van Beethoven

Saint-Saëns once said of himself: “I produce music as an apple tree produces apples.” The First Cello Concerto is certainly a delicious example and a gorgeous vehicle for the instrument’s sonorous voice, especially as performed by young Sterling Elliott, a winner in the 2019 National Sphinx Competition. Mozart’s brief Mass (really brief!), with a “cameo” appearance by the organ, shows off our magnificent DPO Chorus. Beethoven’s Second concludes this season’s Masterworks series and our Beethoven symphony cycle. Responding to his near-suicidal anguish over growing deaf, the composer wrote to a friend: “I will seize Fate by the throat. It will not wholly conquer me!” This Symphony is the jubilant proof of his will to live.

Featured Artists
Neal Gittleman, conductor

Sterling Elliott, cello

Vocal soloists

Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra

Dayton Philharmonic Chorus