MUNICH PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

Lahav Shani, Music Director Anne-Sophie Mutter, violin Widely considered one of Europe’s finest orchestras, the Munich Philharmonic will be joined by the reigning Queen of the Violin, Anne-Sophie Mutter, to celebrate her 50 years of concertizing. In their Kravis Center debut, the Munich Philharmonic will be led by Chief Conductor, Lahav Shani, in a performance of Bruckner’s popular and “Romantic” Fourth Symphony and Brahms’s divine Violin Concerto. Program to include: Brahms, Violin Concerto Bruckner, Symphony No. 4 Beyond The Stage Pre-Concert Talk 1pm-1:30pm Rinker Playhouse 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 Concert sponsored by Ari Rifkin Classical Concert Series sponsored by Leonard and Sophie Davis With support from