Olympia Symphony Orchestra: Beethoven VS Gulda
$17.25 to $85 ($15-$76.50 military/student/group/early bird/ages 62 & over)
- Nathan Chan, cello
- Alexandra Arrieche, conductor
Ludwig van Beethoven — Symphony No. 3 in E-flat major, Op. 55 "Eroica"
Friedrich Gulda — Concerto for Cello and Wind Orchestra, Op. 129
To celebrate the Super Bowl, join the Olympia Symphony for an exciting musical matchup: Beethoven vs. Gulda! Featuring the talented cellist Nathan Chan, this concert pits the classic elegance of Beethoven against the dynamic flair of Gulda. Experience the thrill of these two musical powerhouses in a captivating performance that showcases both tradition and innovation. Don't miss this unique event where music and competition meet!
Q&A session with Alexandra Arrieche and Nathan Chan immediately following the concert.
Programming and Guest Artists subject to change; Saturday concert due to Super Bowl
About Nathan Chan, cello
Cellist Nathan Chan made his musical debut at age three conducting the San Jose Chamber Orchestra. He has performed as a soloist with the San Francisco Symphony and The Royal Philharmonic, among others and was hailed by San Francisco Chronicle’s Joshua Kosman for his "profound technical gift and... his mastery of musical narrative." Chan was a chosen artist for Fondation Louis Vuitton's Classe d'Excellence du Violoncelle with renowned cellist Gautier Capuçon. Nathan earned his Bachelor's degree in Economics from Columbia University and has a growing internet presence with over 25 million views on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. (@nathanchancello) Nathan studied with Richard Aaron at The Juilliard School, where he earned his Masters of Music. Nathan recently released his first NFT, collaborating with AI Artist Lia Coleman, combining classical music with machine learning art. He is currently Assistant Principal Cello of the Seattle Symphony.
https://nathanchan.com/