Yakima Symphony Orchestra
Carmen Meets Beethoven
Classical Series

Lawrence Golan, conductor
Denise Dillenbeck, violin

STRAUSS JR. Roses from the South
BEETHOVEN Fidelio Overture
NANCY IVES Immortal Beloved
Denise Dillenbeck, violin
BIZET Carmen Suites No. 1 & No. 2

Carmen Meets Beethoven is a celebration of powerful women in music, featuring iconic works and a new violin concerto by Native American composer Nancy Ives. The concert opens with Beethoven’s Fidelio Overture, the heroic story of a woman’s daring quest to free her imprisoned husband. Ives’ Immortal Beloved explores the mystery of Beethoven’s famous love letters, with Yakima Symphony Orchestra’s own Concertmaster Denise Dillenbeck bringing its themes to life. Immortal Beloved was composed for and premiered by Dillenbeck in 2024. The evening culminates in selections from Carmen, Bizet’s fiery and iconic operatic portrait of a passionate woman. With a program full of drama and brilliance, this concert is a tribute to women’s strength and artistry.