Summary: David Zinman conducts the first of three programs that comprise The Modern Beethoven: A Philharmonic Festival, a three-week festival that will explore Beethoven’s world from a modern perspective. The concerts of March 1–3 & 6 feature Beethoven’s Symphonies Nos. 2 and 7 paired with Stravinsky’s Capriccio for Piano and Orchestra, with Peter Serkin. Music Director Alan Gilbert discusses David Zinman’s distinctive approach to Beethoven and Mr. Zinman talks about the “revolutionary qualities” of Beethoven’s music. Podcast host Mark Travis also provides a guide to the works on the program.
