CHAMBER ORCHESTRA OF EUROPE

Yannick Nézet-Séguin, conductor Beatrice Rana, piano The esteemed Chamber Orchestra of Europe recorded and performed all of Brahms’s symphonies and concertos under world-renowned conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin while artists-in-residence at Carnegie Hall. In their Kravis Center debut, they will present Brahms’s Romantic triumph, Symphony No. 2 with their longtime musical partner, Italian piano prodigy Beatrice Rana, to perform Brahms’s epic masterpiece, the Second Piano Concerto. Program to include: Brahms, Piano Concerto No. 2 Brahms, Symphony No. 2 Beyond The Stage Pre-Concert Talk 6:30pm-7pm Persson Hall Beyond The Stage , hosted by Dr. Michael O’Connor, gives the inside story of the music, musicians and composers for each classical performance. Pre-concert talks include interesting facts and background about the program, highlighting elements of interest to all audience members and feature interviews with special guests from the ensembles. Dr. O’Connor is the Chair of the Department of Music and a Professor of Music History at Palm Beach Atlantic University. Passionate about connecting music to history, culture, and the artistic choices behind great performances, Dr. O’Connor brings a thoughtful, accessible approach to listening—illuminating how composers, performers, and contexts shape what audiences experience. He has presented research throughout the U.S. and Europe and maintains an active schedule as a brass musician in South Florida, performing in orchestras, brass bands and even his own salsa orchestra. Beyond The Stage sponsored by Nancy and Jay Parker Classical Concert Series sponsored by Leonard and Sophie Davis With support from