Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa was made for live classical music. The Mission – built in 1772 before the American Revolution and during the height of classical music in Europe – with its high ceilings and insulated walls makes sound carry inside and music played within the walls exquisite. The beauty and brilliance of Bach and Beethoven will fill Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa as the San Luis Obispo Symphony presents Magic in the Mission, a chamber concert event on Sunday, January 14th at 3 p.m. Seating is General Admission and tickets are available at SLOSymphony.org.
“Just like the mission has museum to help everyone picture the life of the early missionaries and surrounding community, music can take you back in time.” says Catherine Lansdowne, Executive Director of the SLO Symphony. “Bach and Beethoven would be the best soundtrack for the beginning years of the Mission. Together, the music and the Mission provide a unique, authentic experience as well as a real showcase of the artistry of the SLO Symphony musicians.”
Bach l Violin Partita No. 2 in D Minor l Soloist: Brynn Albanese, Symphony Concertmaster
Bach’s Partita No. 2 in D Minor, a complex, 30-minute piece, played by soloist and Concertmaster Brynn Albanese. Played in five movements, the Partita corresponds to the dances of the time, usually listed by their French names – Allemonde, Courante, Sarabande, Gigue and Chaconne. The last movement, the Chaconne, is as long as the first four movements combined and is said to be “the greatest structure for solo violin that exists.” This piece has not been played locally for over 10 years and is sure to be a treat for those in attendance.
Beethoven l String Quartet No. 7, Op. 59 No. 1 in F Major l Emily Lanzone, Associate Concertmaster, violin l, Grace Seng, violin ll, David Hennesee, Principal, viola, Barbara Hunter-Spencer, cello
Beethoven’s String Quartet No. 7, Op. 59 No.1 is one of four quartets written in 1806, commissioned by the Russian Ambassador, Prince Andrey Razumovsky, in Vienna. Structurally, this quartet is longer than Beethoven’s earlier works. Written in four movements, the last movement is built around Russian themes to ingratiate its patron.
Further information and music videos on the concert’s repertoire can be found on the Chamber Page on the Symphony website and its Facebook Page.
Concert Tickets and Pricing
Tickets are now on sale at SLOSymphony.org. Ticket price is $35 and all seating is general admission.
About the San Luis Obispo Symphony
The San Luis Obispo Symphony was established in 1954 by a small group of 11 musicians called the Morro Bay Community Orchestra. The SLO Symphony was incorporated in 1961 and, in its 57-year history, has grown significantly to become a leading arts institution in the community with 70 orchestra members under the direction of Maestro Andrew Sewell.
The Symphony produces 12+ concerts per year in San Luis Obispo County and educates local youth through a large Youth Symphony program with five ensembles and music education programs with 10 school-based programs, a Music Van that visits local schools and a Musical Petting Zoo that introduces instruments to youth at community events. The Symphony music education programs have touched more than 16,000 youth per year in it 54-year tenure.
The San Luis Obispo Symphony’s new music director, Andrew Sewell, has programmed an exciting Classics in the Cohan concert series, the New Years Eve POPS concert and the Chamber series. For further information, please visit slosymphony.org.