Ludwig van Beethoven’s early symphonies trace out the transition from the Classical to the Romantic period of western musical composition and Bela Bartók’s colorful incorporation of Hungarian folk melodies represents a more modern example of the strength of the Romantic tradition. The program will induce:

BEETHOVEN  Leonore Overture No. 3 

BARTÓK  Two Pictures

BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 3, "Eroica"