Natural Wonder

Nov 20, 2023

Overview

In Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony, birds warble, peasants party and a thunderstorm rages across the countryside. The music was inspired by Beethoven’s own walks outside Vienna. Gabriella Smith’s Tumblebird Contrails captures her feelings of ecstasy and wonder as she hiked along the rugged California coastline. The vast, arching melodies of Hovhaness’ Mysterious Mountain suggest metaphorical summits — where “the mundane and spiritual worlds” are said to meet.

Tickets are free, $5 fee applies.

This program will also be performed at Senn High School on November 19. Learn more »


Program
Smith

Tumblebird Contrails

Hovhaness

Symphony No. 2 (Mysterious Mountain), Op. 132

Beethoven

Symphony No. 6 (Pastoral)

Sponsors

The 2023/24 Civic Orchestra season is generously sponsored by Lori Julian for the Julian Family Foundation, which also provides major funding for the Civic Fellowship program.