Brahms & Barber
Lehninger conducts Barber's Adagio for Strings alongside the Brahms Symphony No. 4. One of the most emotionally direct programs of the season.
Program
What you will hear
An overture, a concerto, and then the work that changed everything. Total run time approximately 2 hours 20 minutes with one intermission.
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9 min
Beethoven
Overture to "Egmont," Op. 84
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
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49 min
Brahms
Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-flat major, Op. 83
Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)
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Intermission
20 min -
75 min
Beethoven
Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 "Choral"
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
I. Allegro ma non troppo
II. Molto vivace
III. Adagio molto e cantabile
IV. Presto: "Ode to Joy"
Guest Artists
The people on stage
Music Director & Conductor
Marcelo Lehninger
Marcelo Lehninger has led the Grand Rapids Symphony since 2016, building a reputation for programs that mix canonical depth with genuine surprise. Brazilian-born and trained at the New England Conservatory, he has guest-conducted the New York Philharmonic, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and the Sydney Symphony. His Beethoven is known for clarity and forward momentum: no sentimentality, no excess weight.
Piano Soloist
Yuja Wang
One of the most talked-about pianists of her generation, Yuja Wang brings technical ferocity and uncommon interpretive depth to the Brahms Second Concerto. She has performed with virtually every major orchestra in the world, and her recording of the Brahms with Claudio Abbado remains a benchmark. This is her Grand Rapids Symphony debut.
Plan Your Visit
Know before you go.
No homework required. Come as you are and enjoy a great night out.
Venue
DeVos Performance Hall is at 303 Monroe Ave NW in downtown Grand Rapids. Doors open 45 minutes before curtain. Late seating is accommodated at suitable breaks.
Parking
The Van Andel Arena ramp on Fulton Street is a one-minute walk and costs $5 on concert nights. Street meters are free after 6 pm. The Arena parking structure on Weston Street NW has direct skybridge access.
Run Time
Approximately 2 hours 20 minutes, including a 20-minute intermission after the Brahms concerto. The concert concludes around 10:25 pm.
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible seating is available on every level. Assisted listening devices are available at the box office. Large-print programs are available at Guest Services. For accommodations, call 616.454.9451.
Classical Series
More nights worth marking.
Mahler: The Titan
Symphony No. 1 in D major. Mahler's debut on the GRS mainstage this season, conducted by guest Gemma New in her Grand Rapids debut.
Dvorak: New World
The Ninth Symphony that shaped American orchestral music, paired with Dvorak's Cello Concerto with soloist Alisa Weilerstein.