York Symphony Orchestra to Perform Beethoven's Fifth Symphony This Winter

The York Symphony Orchestra will present "Classical Classics" on Saturday, Jan. 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center in York. It is the second concert of the 2016-2017 Classical Series, A Musical Journey Through Time.

Guests will experience a performance that highlights iconic pieces from three of the Classical Era's most well-known composers, Beethoven, Mozart and Haydn.

"Our audience will enjoy an evening of powerful pieces composed by those who truly put classical music on the map," said Lawrence Golan, music director and conductor of the York Symphony Orchestra. "The evening will include Beethoven's iconic Symphony No. 5, which was composed during Beethoven's "Heroic" period and is a passionate, expressive composition with a range of harmonic manipulation. This piece is also widely recognized and commonly heard in pop culture, from children's toys and movies to TV commercials and more."

"Classical Classics" will also feature Mozart's Sinfonia Concertante K. 297b, with a solo by the York Symphony Orchestra Principal Winds. Sinfonia Concertante was composed over 200 years ago and is hailed as work that is charming and energetic and presents a particular musical challenge for the winds. Also on the program for this performance is Haydn's Symphony No. 3, which was considered the very first to have four movements in what became the standard arrangement: fast, slow, minuet and fast.

The York Symphony Orchestra will present "Classical Classics" Saturday, Jan. 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center in York. Single tickets starting at $9 for adults and $5 for students are available online at www.yorksymphony.org and by calling 717-846-1111. A variety of flexible season subscription packages are also available.

Made up of talented professional musicians from the Greater York area and beyond, the York Symphony Orchestra has been engaging audiences with outstanding orchestral music for more than 80 years. Performing at the Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center, the York Symphony Orchestra presents an eclectic mix of classical pieces combined with contemporary arrangements. The 2016-2017 season is sponsored by M&T Bank, the Classical Series is sponsored by W. Dale Brougher Foundation, and the Pops Series is sponsored by PeoplesBank. WGAL is the official media partner for "Classical Classics." The York Symphony Orchestra is dedicated to music education, offering programs to engage youth and adults. For more information on the York Symphony Orchestra, visit www.YorkSymphony.org or find us on Facebook.

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