On April 2, 1800, Beethoven self-produced a benefit “Akademie” concert in Vienna showcasing his talent as both composer and pianist. The program featured his Symphony No. 1 and marked his entry into Vienna’s elite music scene. The evening included works from Beethoven’s predecessors, Mozart, Haydn, and Bach. OBF artistic partner, Jos van Veldhoven, conducts the OBF classical Orchestra and Bewick Academy, side-by-side, in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the OBF Berwick Academy for Historically Informed Performance.

W.A. Mozart    Adagio – Allegro from Symphony No. 39 
J.S. Bach    Prelude and Fugue in F Minor, BWV 534 
Beethoven    Prelude in F Minor 
Haydn        “Auf starkem Fittiche schwinget sich der Adler stolz” from The Creation
Beethoven    Adagio – Allegro con brio from Septet 
Haydn        “Holde Gatten, dir zur Seite” from The Creation 
Beethoven    Romance No. 2 
Beethoven    Symphony No. 1
 
Berwick Academy Orchestra 
OBF Classical Orchestra 
Rowan Pierce, soprano 
Peter Harvey, bass 
Augusta McKay Lodge, violin 
Jonathan Oddie, fortepiano 
Jos van Veldhoven, conductor

Artists, dates, times, repertoire, and venues are subject to change.