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The Smithsonian Academy Orchestra, conducted by Kenneth Slowik

The Smithsonian Academy Orchestra brings together top young early music professionals for an exploration of 18th and 19th century orchestral repertoire. Under the guidance of Kenneth Slowik, performers not only delve into classical performance practice but also attend lectures by esteemed musicologists, deepening their understanding of the repertoire's historical context. You can hear the SAO perform in four locations throughout their October tour (free admission):

Thursday, October 10, 2024, 7:30pm

Cornell University- Ithaca, NY

Barnes Hall

Friday, October 11, 2024, 7:30pm

Penn State University- State College, PA

Music Building Recital Hall

Saturday, October 12, 2024, 7:00pm

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History- Washington, DC

Baird Auditorium

Sunday, October 13, 2024, 2:00pm

The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center- College Park, MD

Dekelboum Concert Hall

Program:

Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)------------------------------Piano Concerto in G Major, Hob. XVIII:4

Joseph Haydn—----------------------------------------------------Symphony No. 92 in G Major “Oxford”

L.V. Beethoven (1770-1827)----------------------------------Symphony No. 4 in B-Flat Major, Op. 60