18-19 Sav Phil: Opening Night - 10 years in the making: Fire & Spirit
Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra opens its 10th Anniversary season with an homage to the past. Come relive the Philharmonic’s storied history as we reprise the very first concert the orchestra ever performed! Beethoven’s fiery Fifth Symphony caps off an evening which features pianist Quynh Shannon and the Savannah Philharmonic Chorus,
as well as a new work commissioned just for the occasion by celebrated composer Richard Sortomme.
Richard Sortomme TEN (World Premiere)
Ludwig van Beethoven Fantasia for Piano, Chorus,
and Orchestra Op. 80 “Choral Fantasy”
Savannah Philharmonic Chorus
Quynh Shannon, piano
Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67
Presented by Charles Taylor and Samir Nikocevic Foundation
as well as a new work commissioned just for the occasion by celebrated composer Richard Sortomme.
Richard Sortomme TEN (World Premiere)
Ludwig van Beethoven Fantasia for Piano, Chorus,
and Orchestra Op. 80 “Choral Fantasy”
Savannah Philharmonic Chorus
Quynh Shannon, piano
Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67
Presented by Charles Taylor and Samir Nikocevic Foundation