Haydn + Saint-Georges
2020-21 Season • 50m
H+H’s fiery Aisslinn Nosky directs this delightful juxtaposition of two of the great Classical legends. Born the son of an enslaved person, Chevalier de Saint-Georges went on to become one of the first known classical composers of African descent. He was also the concertmaster of the orchestra that commissioned Haydn’s Paris symphonies. Both works will be H+H premieres, showcasing H+H’s virtuoso musicians. And, you won’t want to miss two mini-documentaries which highlight the history of the composers. Celebrate this exciting close to our 2020-21 virtual season!
Music
Saint-Georges: Allegro from Violin Concerto in G Major, Op. 2, No. 1
Haydn: Symphony No. 43, Mercury
Performed By
Aisslinn Nosky, director and violin
Ian Watson, conductor
H+H Orchestra
This program is made possible in part by the generous support of Michael and Marcy Scott Morton.
Aisslinn Nosky, director and violin, is sponsored in part by Stanley and Kay Schlozman.
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