Strauss’ Alpine Symphony

Experience an evening of orchestral contrasts featuring two masterworks conducted by Alain Trudel. The program opens with Mozart's Symphony No. 36, the "Linz," a piece brimming with bright energy and playful invention. According to musical lore, Mozart composed this symphony in just a few days after arriving in the Austrian city of Linz, where he learned a concert had been hastily organized in his honor. The symphony showcases the balanced forms and sparkling elegance that define the Classical style. The evening continues with Strauss's An Alpine Symphony, a sweeping orchestral journey that paints a vivid musical landscape. The work follows a daylong mountain expedition, beginning at sunrise and winding through forest paths, past waterfalls and dramatic storms, before concluding with a peaceful descent as night falls. This combination of Mozart's refined grace and Strauss's grand, descriptive scope offers something for listeners of varying musical interests. For tickets or more information, contact the box office at 419-246-8000.