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Beethoven's Choral Fantasy & Sibelius's Second Symphony
October 3 & 4, 2025
Program

Thomas Wilkins, conductor

Virginia Symphony Orchestra & Chorus

Albert Cano Smit, piano

Michael Abels (b. 1962)        


Amplify

 

Franz Schubert (1797 - 1828)           


"Hunters' Chorus" from Rosamunde

 

Virginia Symphony Orchestra & Chorus

 

Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770 - 1827)


Fantasia in C minor for Piano, Chorus, and Orchestra, "Choral fantasy"

I. Adagio           

II. Finale            

 

Virginia Symphony Orchestra & Chorus

Albert Cano Smit, piano

Ashlyn Gelman, soprano

Kate Wood, soprano

Madeline Keyes, alto

Scott Crissman, tenor

Christopher Palestrant, bass

Gregory Austin, bass

               

INTERMISSION

 

Jean Sibelius (1865 - 1957) 


Symphony No.2 in D major, op.43

I. Allegretto      

II. Andante; ma rubato            

III. Vivacissimo             

IV. Finale: Allegro moderato  

Chrysler Museum of Art
Muscarelle Museum of Art
Regent University
Program Notes

—©Jennifer More, 2025

Michael Abels
Amplify
Franz Schubert
Hunting Song from Rosamunde
Ludwig van Beethoven
Fantasia in C minor for Piano, Chorus, and Orchestra, Op. 80 "Choral Fantasy"
Jean Sibelius
Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op.43
Arts Enter Cape Charles
Breeden
CBN
Artist Biographies
Thomas Wilkins
VSO Principal Guest Conductor
Albert Cano Smit
Piano
Robert Shoup
Chorusmaster/Staff Conductor
Translations
Franz Schubert
"Hunters' Chorus" from Rosamunde
Ludwig van Beethoven
Fantasia in C minor for Piano, Chorus, and Orchestra, "Choral fantasy"
Virginia Arts Festival
WHRO