MainStage 2: The Revolutionary Artist

Schedule

Wed Dec 31 2025 at 07:30 pm to 09:30 pm

UTC-08:00

Location

First Congregational Church of Berkeley | Berkeley, CA

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Jory Fankuchen, Music Director. Ring in the New Year with the SFCO and the exuberant music of three ground-breaking composers!
About this Event

Always Admission Free...because world class music belongs to EVERYONE!

These concerts are in Memory of SFCO Founder, Edgar Braun and Ida Braun


Program

Louise Farrenc – Symphony No. 3, mvt. 4

Niccolò Paganini– Violin Concerto, mvt. 1

Lisa Saito - Debut Artist

Beethoven – Symphony No. 7


Ring in the New Year with the SFCO and the exuberant music of three ground-breaking composers. Louise Farrenc was a concert pianist and composer who fought for women’s rights and would become the only female professor at the famed Paris Conservatoire during the 19th century. Her Symphony in G Minor sizzles with energy and drama. Rarely has there been a virtuosic performer that forever changed the direction of their instrument’s technique, as completely as Niccolò Paganini. Paganini’s virtuosity was astounding - legends surrounding his persona were numerous as many speculated that he must have made a pact with the devil himself to have been granted such talent. His 1st violin concerto will be performed by the amazing 14-year-old violinist, Lisa Saito. Our program concludes with music by a composer who would change the trajectory of classical music itself. Ludwig van Beethoven was the embodiment of the Revolutionary Artist, creating a seismic shift in the power and emotional drama of our repertoire. The 7th Symphony is as joyful and exuberant as any piece he would write - an affirmation of life, and a perfect way to lift our spirits into the new year.



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First Congregational Church of Berkeley, 2345 Channing Way, Berkeley, United States

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