CELEBRATE THE HERO'S JOURNEY WITH WORKS BY HARVEY AND BEETHOVEN
Our Hero's Journey concerts on Saturday, April 1 and Sunday, April 2 will be spectacular! Featuring the West Coast premiere of Seven Decisions of Gandhi by composer and violinist William Harvey, followed by Beethoven's Symphony No. 3 in E♭major (Eroica), this program showcases the juxtaposition of heroic journeys by Gandhi and Beethoven, symbolizing their evolution and triumph of free will against fate.
William Harvey is an exceptional violinist, composer, teacher, and conductor. Inspired by his classical training and his study of Eastern music, Harvey has created a unique work that combines Western and Eastern musical traditions. Seven Decisions of Gandhi articulates the decisions Gandhi made during his life that became crucial steps toward Indian independence.
One of Beethoven's most profoundly influential works, the Symphony No. 3 in E♭ major (Eroica) is a large-scale composition that broke boundaries in symphonic form, length, and harmony, as well as in emotional and cultural content. Considered by many to describe the composer's own efforts to overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles, the Eroica is now one of the most written about and analyzed works in music history.
Together, these masterworks describe and commemorate the milestones on the often tumultuous journey of the hero. We hope you'll join us for these epic performances!