"Imagine hearing Beethoven's Symphony No. 1 for the very first time-its opening catching listeners off guard, its wit and energy signaling something entirely new. At Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra concerts, performed on gut strings, valveless trumpets and horns, and wooden flutes, you'll hear the music much as early audiences did, with a clarity and vivid sound that electrified its first listeners."
"Shunske Sato, 'a musical force to be reckoned with,' traces Beethoven's originality back to the symphonies of C.P.E. Bach, whose daring, unpredictable musical 'kinks and quirks' shaped a generation of composers, from Mozart to Beethoven to a teenage Mendelssohn."
"The program brings these connections to life, pairing Beethoven's Symphony No. 1 with C.P.E. Bach's surprising Symphony in F major, Mendelssohn's youthful Violin Concerto, and Mozart's theatrical Thamos, King of Egypt."
Beethoven's Symphony No. 1 represents the start of a significant musical journey, showcasing unexpected twists and contrasts alongside works by C.P.E. Bach, Mozart, and Mendelssohn. The Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra performs using period instruments, allowing audiences to experience the music as it was originally heard. Conductor Shunske Sato connects Beethoven's originality to C.P.E. Bach's influence, highlighting the evolution of symphonic music. The concert program features a blend of compositions, including C.P.E. Bach's Symphony in F major and Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto, culminating in Beethoven's groundbreaking Symphony No. 1.
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