Beethoven & Korngold

Experience the ultimate symphonic journey with the Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra, guided by the visionary Music Director Guillermo Figueroa. The show opens with Ludwig Van Beethoven’s “Pastoral” Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68, transporting listeners to sun‑kissed meadows where birds sing and gentle breezes swirl. Then, for the first time in Santa Fe, the world‑renowned violinist Benjamin Beilman takes center stage to premiere Erich Wolfgang Korngold’s breathtaking Violin Concerto—an orchestral tapestry woven with the same romance and sophistication that defined Korngold’s legendary 1930s–40s Hollywood film scores. Themes from “Another Dawn” (1937), “Anthony Adverse” (1936), and “The Prince and the Pauper” (1937) burst onto the stage, making the concerto a cinematic experience for the ears. The program closes with Antonín Dvořák’s sparkling “Carnival Overture,” Op. 92, an exciting kaleidoscope of themes and colors that celebrates the joy and exuberance of life. Don’t miss the chance to witness this unforgettable fusion of art and history. Details & tickets.