Beethoven, Brahms, and Barton Pine with the Elmhurst Symphony Nov. 10

The Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra will be featuring the timeless masterpieces of Beethoven and Brahms, with a special performance by renowned violinist Rachel Barton Pine.

Enjoy an afternoon of extraordinary music at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W. Brush Hill Road.

American pianist and comedian Oscar Levant once tried to talk his way out of a speeding ticket by saying, “You can’t possibly hear the last movement of Beethoven’s Seventh and go slow!” We agree, and preemptively caution you as you drive home from this concert.

Opening with the charming and witty Rossini’s “Barber of Seville” Overture (you might fondly recall the Bugs Bunny cartoon), this concert welcomes Rachel Barton Pine to the stage for the Violin Concerto by Johannes Brahms.

In a musical first, this concert will mark the first performance of Brahms’ Violin Concerto during Maestro Stephen Alltop’s tenure as music director.

Join a preconcert lecture at 1:45 p.m. led by assistant conductor Eli Chen. Chen will provide fascinating insights into the program, offering a deeper understanding of the historical and musical context of Beethoven’s and Brahms’ works, as well as Rachel Barton Pine’s interpretation of Brahms’ Violin Concerto.

Tickets for “Beethoven, Brahms, and Barton Pine” are available for purchase online, by phone, or at the box office on the day of the event.

Discounted prices are available for seniors and students.

For tickets and more information, visit elmhurstsymphony.org/beethoven-brahms-and-barton-pine or call the ESA office at (630) 941-0202, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.

To hear the concert pieces ahead of time, visit ElmhurstSymphony.org.