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Winston Choi - Pianist for Beethoven
Derrek Chung - Pianist for Mozart, Stanger Young Artist Competition Winner | Star-Spangled Banner | Francis Scott Key | | Finlandia (Played 50 Years Ago by ESO) | Jean Sibelius | | Concerto in A major, K. 414 | W. A. Mozart | | Piano Concerto no. 5 in E-flat major, ("Emperor" Concerto) | Ludwig van Beethoven | | Symphony no. 50 (Mount St. Helens) | Alan Hovhaness | The ESO kicks off its 50th Anniversary with the rousing Finlandia by Sibelius, played in the orchestra's very first year! The brilliant young pianist Winston Choi will perform the thrilling “Emperor” Concerto No. 5 of Beethoven. Mr. Choi is one of the most gifted pianists of his generation and winner of numerous competitions. Pianist Derrek Chung, 2010 Stanger Young Artist Winner, will play from Mozart's pristine Piano Concerto in A major. Concluding the program will be the majestic and dramatic Symphony No. 50 (Mt. St. Helens) by Alan Hovhaness. This music vividly captures the beauty of the mountain and awesome power of its famous 1980 eruption. This is a particularly exciting work for children and families!
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