CONCERT III: Vienna’s Masters

Elley-Long Music Center at St. Michael’s College (map)

10AM | IN DEPTH with Titus Underwood: A Tale of Two Tails

Titus Underwood, the Principal Oboist of the Nashville Symphony, will explore the aesthetics of Black artistry in classical music. He will share the experience of making his film, A Tale of Two Tails, and discuss how the legacy of Black artistry has influenced culture at large. This presentation will include recordings of works by Black composers such as William Grant Still, James Lee III, and Florence Price.

6:45PM | Pre-Concert Conversation with Soovin Kim and David Ludwig

7:30PM | CONCERT III: Vienna’s Masters

The approximately 50-year period in Vienna between the earliest and latest works on this program may forever be considered the crown jewel of classical music history. The astounding novelty, profundity, and sheer output of Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, and Schubert make them the giants of the turn of the 19th century. Haydn’s string quartets, Schubert’s songs, Beethoven’s piano sonatas, and Mozart’s anything are among the greatest creations in human history. 

Reception and Meet-the-Artists to follow