Modesto Symphony Orchestra Association

Beethoven & Klebanov

Resilience & Remembrace

Friday, November 14, 2025, 7:30 pm
Saturday, November 15, 2025 7:30 pm
Gallo Center for the Arts, Mary Stuart Rogers Theater

Nicholas Hersh, conductor
Simone Porter, violin

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 - 1827)

Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61 (1806)

I. Allegro ma non troppo
II. Larghetto
III. Rondo, Allegro

INTERMISSION

Dmitri Klebanov (1907 - 1987)

Symphony No. 1 "In Memoriam Babi Yar" (1947) 

I. Allegro moderato
II. Scherzo
III. Marcia funebre
IV. Finale

John Williams (b. 1932)

A Prayer for Peace (2005) 

Thank You

The MSO acknowledges with gratitude the following donors and sponsors whose generosity allows the orchestra to reach new heights in music and education. With your continued support, we are making a difference together and enriching the lives of our community, one note at a time.

  For a full listing of donors & sponsors, click here.  

The DoubleTree by Hilton™ Modesto is the official hotel of the Modesto Symphony Orchestra.

Photography, sound, or video recording of this performance is strictly prohibited. Please remember to silence all electronic devices and refrain from text messaging during the concert. Mobile devices may be used to read program notes during the concert.

Program and artists subject to change. E&OE.