Nicholas McGegan Conducts Beethoven’s Third Symphony at Ambassador Auditorium, 3/31

Grammy nominated conductor Nicholas McGegan brings his artistic approach to the Pasadena Symphony in a concert of Mozart and Beethoven on March 31 at 2 and 8 pm at Ambassador Auditorium. The concert features one of Beethoven's towering achievements – the mighty Symphony No. 3 "Eroica", plus Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 20, which Beethoven revered above all others for its elegance, beauty and tenderness performed by award winning Armenian pianist Nareh Arghamanyan, as well as Mendelssohn's Fair Melusina Overture.

Maestro McGegan, known for his infectious and exuberant approach on the podium, has a characteristic unique amongst many of his peers in the classical field: he conducts without a baton, press notes state. 

 "The musicians of the Pasadena Symphony are counted among the finest ensemble players to be found anywhere. I am so looking forward to our collaboration," says McGegan.

The 2011-12 classics series marks the Pasadena Symphony's second season as the resident professional orchestra of the historic Ambassador Auditorium. Tickets to Beethoven's Epic Eroica on Saturday, March 31 at 2:00pm and 8:00pm begin at $35 and may be purchased by visiting www.PasadenaSymphony-Pops.org, calling 626.793.7172 or onsite on the day of the concert.