Fort Greene Orchestra returns with a fun new concert to ring in the summer, featuring Beethoven’s “Pastoral” Symphony.

Summer is nearly here—and whether that means hiking or hitting the beach—no piece captures the feeling of freedom quite like Beethoven's "Pastoral" Symphony. The inscription before the first movement, "Awakening of cheerful feelings on arrival in the countryside," paints a vivid palette of emotions embedded in this piece. Rivers, rustic dances, bird calls, storms, and even the quiet after the rain—all are woven into this masterpiece.

We’ve paired this symphonic journey with two other joyful compositions: Mozart’s Figaro Overture and Bartok’s Romanian Dances for violin solo and orchestra, showcasing our concertmaster Doori Na’s dazzling virtuosity.

Following the success of our Titan Symphony production, our lighting designer, Christopher Gilmore, returns to enhance the evening with a new, musically scored light design.

Musical Program

Ludwig Van Beethoven: Symphony No. 6 "Pastoral"

Also

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Marriage of Figaro Overture
Bela Bartok: Romanian Dances (Solo Violin - Doori Na)

Run time: apx. 60 minutes

No intermission or late seating

Performers:

Fort Greene Orchestra
Daniel Zinn - Conductor
Doori Na - Violin Solo

Venue:

St Joseph’s Co-Cathedral
856 Pacific St, Brooklyn, NY 11238