Maryland Symphony: Bernstein & Mozart 40
$44-$89 ($0-$45 student)
- Curtis Stewart, violin
- Elizabeth Schulze, conductor
Leonard Bernstein — Serenade (After Plato's 'Symposium')
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — Symphony No. 40 in G minor, K. 550 "Great G minor Symphony"
Join us for a concert that seamlessly bridges the realms of classical and contemporary compositions. Jessie Montgomery's Strum, a modern masterpiece resonating with vibrant energy, sets the stage for an exploration of diverse musical landscapes.
Renowned violinist Curtis Stewart collaborates with the orchestra for Leonard Bernstein's Serenade (after Plato's Symposium). Stewart's virtuosity breathes new life into Bernstein's dialogue, creating a seamless fusion of classical allure and contemporary flair. The concert culminates with Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 in G minor, a timeless masterpiece echoing through the ages.
Witness the convergence of eras as the orchestra brings together the soul-stirring notes of Montgomery, the dynamic dialogue of Bernstein, and the timeless elegance of Mozart.
About Curtis Stewart, violin
Curtis Stewart is a multi Grammy-nominated violinist/composer who enjoys bouncing between MTV specials with Wyclef Jean and sold out shows at Madison Square Garden with Stevie Wonder to stints at the Kennedy Center with the Jimmy Heath Big Band and runs at the Guggenheim, MoMA, and Whitney Museums in NYC. Curtis has performed as a classical soloist at Lincoln Center, with the New York Philharmonic Bandwagon, as well as held chamber music residencies at Carnegie Hall, the MET Museum, and National Sawdust. His work realizes a vision to find personal and powerful connections between styles, cultures, and music.
Curtis is Artistic Director of the American Composers Orchestra, faculty at The Juilliard School, director of Contemporary Music at the Perlman Music Program, has been commissioned to write works for the Royal Conservatory of music, The Virginia Symphony, WQXR in New York, Newport Classical Festival La Jolla Festival,The Eastman Cello Institute, The Knights, New York Festival of Song, PUBLIQuartet, and Carnegie Hall: Play/USA.
https://curtisjstewart.com/