Long Beach Symphony: Bluegrass & Beethoven

Eckart Preu, Conductor Tessa Lark, Violin MARQUEZ: Danzon No. 2 MICHAEL TORKE: Sky BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 1 In this adventurous and audacious evening, the audience is traversed through rhythmic habaneras, bluegrass dances, and classical symphonies, covering an expansive landscape of musical and cultural terrain. The program, carefully curated to elicit joy and celebration, invites contemplation on the whimsical delight of bluegrass and the classics playing alongside each other. Indeed, the concert emerges as a testament to the transformative power of music that transcends boundaries and converges diverse traditions into an enjoyable and harmonious event. Audiences will enjoy the Classical Series fun and elegant evening surrounded by the Terrace Theaters dazzling fountains and fire pits, live ensemble in the lobby, 6:30 PM Pre-Concert Talk to gain greater knowledge regarding the evening programming, and the ability to Sip & Enjoy in the concert hall. Doors open at 6PM.