Name: Beethoven Evolution: Preparing the Ground
Start: 2023-07-28T19:00:00-04:00
End: 2023-08-06T22:00:00-04:00
Location: Symphony in the Barn

Beethoven Evolution: Preparing the Ground

Since 1995, Symphony in the Barn has led the way for concerts outside of the standard concert hall setting. We have been at the forefront of marrying fine artistry with the biodynamic agricultural experience.

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Program has changed please see Shifting Grounds, New Sounds on website

<h1>This program has been postponed to a future date due to funding withdrawal by Government of Ontario</h1>Join us for &quot;Beethoven Evolution - Preparing the Ground&quot; the first year of an epic musical venture 25 years in the making, following Ludwig van Beethoven’s groundbreaking musical journey through his repertoire of chamber, solo and orchestral music. E﻿nter the realm of Beethoven&#x27;s inner world and marvel at the power of his music while basking under the canopy of stars and enjoying the sounds of our idyllic farm.S﻿ymphony in the Barn Festival OrchestraS﻿augeen Academy ChoirMichael Schmidt, conductor / artistic directorAdditional guest performers (T﻿BA)WEEKEND 1Friday July 28 Opening Gala<ul><li>5pm - Balkhalla Dinner &amp; Farm Stroll</li></ul>Slow yourself to the sights, sounds and sensations of our remarkable biodynamic farm. Guests will be guided to experience the comings and goings of a living farm. Meet the farmers and feed the animals.Relax over a summer&#x27;s f﻿arm fresh dinner available for purchase at our Balkhalla Cafe.<ul><li>7pm - Pre-Concert Talk (Barn) with Artistic Director / Farmer Michael Schmidt </li></ul><ul><li>8pm - All Beethoven Gala Performance</li></ul> Beethoven Coriolan Overture, Op. 62		Beethoven Piano Sonata Op. 111 No . 32					~ Intermission ~		Beethoven Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68 &quot;Pastoral&quot;Saturday July 29 <ul><li>8pm Beethoven’s Inspiration with Guest Choir &amp; Orchestra (TBA)</li></ul>Sunday July 30 	<ul><li>Morning - Balkhalla Cafe</li></ul>G﻿reet the morning to the sound of cow bells and roosters, savoring a fresh cup of joe and farm baked goods in our Balkhalla cafe. Plans are in the works to sling your favorite records and an on-air morning guest artist chat.<ul><li>Morning - Art Barn</li></ul>Explore this multi-species art space where you can conspire with plants and animals to make art for livable futures. A space to play and experiment with living materials all found right here on the land and on the farm. Suitable for ages 4 - 12.<ul><li>2pm - Sunday Surprise Serenade</li></ul>S﻿unday Surprise Serenades are a one-of-a-kind tradition of the Symphony in the Barn Festival. The heart and soul of the magic is found right here as these inspired performances by our festival artists come together while in residence on the farm. We never know what might spark our artists in residence but don&#x27;t miss out on the surprise! Years past have introduced us to traditional Balkan songs and dance, Russian / Canadian fiddling and of course our favorite chamber music, and everything sublime in between!E﻿xperience the creative spark of our performance in our Back Barn stage, overlooking our sprawling green pastures under summer blue skies!WEEKEND 2Friday August 4			<ul><li>Beethoven &amp; His Teachers Chamber Performance</li></ul>T﻿his special performance features piano four hands and other chamber works by Beethoven and his teachers. Saturday August 5 	<ul><li>Symphony in the Barn Festival Performance</li></ul>Beethoven The Creatures of Prometheus, Op. 43Beethoven Two Violin Romances for Violin and Orchestra					~ Intermission ~Liszt From the Cradle to the Grave, S.107	Beethoven &quot;Choral Fantasy&quot; in C Minor, Op. 80 Sunday August 6 	<ul><li>Morning Balkhalla Cafe &amp; Art Barn (see Sunday July 30 for description)</li></ul><ul><li>2pm Sunday Surprise Serenade</li></ul>We bid our festival participants and fellow audience members adieu with Haydn&#x27;s Symphony No. 45 in F♯ minor, known as the &quot;Farewell&quot; Symphony performed by our 2023 summer performance internship participants from around the globe.**Programmes subject to additions and changes.**Christmas Special rates available until January 5, 2023 (7pm)

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