Concerts · Evanston Symphony Orchestra
Sunday, October 18, 2026 · 2:30 PM
Celebrating Beethoven's Brilliance
Evanston Symphony Orchestra · Pick-Staiger Concert Hall · Evanston, Illinois
Program
- Ludwig van Beethoven Fidelio Overture from Fidelio, Op. 72
- Ludwig van Beethoven Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 61
- Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67
Artists
- Lawrence Eckerling Conductor
- Irina Muresanu Soloist, Violin
Running time: about 3 h 47 min including an intermission (estimate from the works' usual timings)
Worth the drive: Beethoven's only violin concerto, prized for turning a soft opening drumbeat into a full-length meditation on lyricism over display. More about Ludwig van Beethoven's Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 61 →
About this concert
The Evanston Symphony marks the 200th anniversary of Beethoven's death with the Fidelio Overture, the Violin Concerto featuring returning soloist Irina Muresanu, and the iconic Symphony No. 5.
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