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André Watts Plays Beethoven
Saturday, February 21, 2009 at 8:00pm
JoAnn Falletta, conductor
André Watts, piano
Sponsored by: M&T Bank
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Program Information
Rogerson Prayer for Spring
Prokofiev Romeo and Juliet
Beethoven Piano Concerto No 5 "Emperor"
JoAnn Falletta and the BPO welcome the revered virtuoso André Watts to Kleinhans in a performance of Beethoven's epic and dearly beloved Piano Concerto No.5 – the "Emperor" of the repertoire.
Artist Profile
André Watts burst upon the music world at the age of 16 when Leonard Bernstein chose him to make his debut with the New York Philharmonic in their Young People's Concerts, broadcast nationwide on CBS-TV. Only two weeks later, Bernstein asked him to substitute at the last minute for the ailing Glenn Gould in performances of Liszt's E-flat Concerto with the New York Philharmonic, thus launching his career in storybook fashion. More than 45 years later, André Watts remains one of today's most celebrated and beloved superstars. His performances each year with the world's great orchestras and conductors and his sold-out recitals and appearances at the most prestigious international festivals bring him to every corner of the globe.
In addition to his regular visits to the major summer music festivals including Ravinia, Tanglewood, Saratoga, the Mann Music Center, Mostly Mozart and the Hollywood Bowl, André Watts' recent engagements include appearances with the New York Philharmonic, Minnesota Orchestra and the Chicago, Pittsburgh, Detroit, Houston, Dallas and Cincinnati symphonies; a tour with the Israel Philharmonic with performances in Boston, Chicago and Atlanta; a Carnegie Hall appearance with the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra; and a European tour with the Baltimore Symphony.
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