Kennett Symphony was established in 1940 and provides the musical landscape of a historic region renowned for the arts. We engage more than 5000 members of our community every season in an inclusive way.
Jessie Montgomery – Strum
Samuel Barber – Violin Concerto – Lun Li – soloist
INTERMISSION
Ludwig Van Beethoven – Symphony no.8
According to Grammy-winning American composer Jessie Montgomery “Strum draws on American folk idioms and the spirit of dance and movement. The piece has a kind of narrative that begins with fleeting nostalgia and transforms into ecstatic celebration.” Samuel Barber born in West Chester PA in 1910 wrote one of the great American violin concertos. Finishing the concert is Beethoven’s 8th symphony a piece full of humor élan and a light-hearted sparkle. Tickets include a pre-concert talk with Music Director Michael Hall the full show as well as a post-concert Q&A with the conductor soloist and select musicians.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Uptown Knauer Performing Arts Center, 226 N High Street, West Chester, United States
