York Symphony Orchestra
Lawrence Golan, conductor
Martin Kuuskmann, bassoon

SERGEI PROKOFIEV Symphony No. 1 in D Major
CHRISTOPHER THEOFANIDIS Bassoon Concerto
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 5 in C Minor

With its iconic four-note opening and themes of sorrow and delight threaded throughout, Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony is a cornerstone of our musical pantheon. The pioneering symphony kicks off the YSO’s year-long celebration of the German composer, Beethoven. Paired with this masterwork is Sergei Prokofiev’s First Symphony, which is infused with unexpected harmonies. The concert concludes with Christopher Theofanidis’ Bassoon Concerto that was written specifically for our esteemed guest soloist Martin Kuuskmann. Beethoven lives on!