Fall Classics
Concert Information
Brittany J. Green – TESTIFY!
Ludwig van Beethoven – Symphony No. 6 in F major, op. 68
Beethoven’s Sixth Symphony, the “Pastoral,” is less a display of technical mastery than a journey through nature and emotion. From its serene opening, the music invites listeners into a world of calm reflection—fields, streams, and gentle breezes rendered in sound. The second movement’s murmuring brook ripples beneath delicate melodies, even including playful bird calls that Beethoven dismissed as a “joke,” though they add to the charm. A rustic dance follows, filled with peasant humor and affectionate parody of village musicians who drift in and out of rhythm. The tranquility is shattered by a vivid thunderstorm, complete with lightning flashes and rumbling timpani, before sunlight returns in a finale of gratitude and peace. Through these scenes, Beethoven paints not a literal landscape but the feeling of being in harmony with the natural world—a joyful thanksgiving for life itself.
Ticket Information
Concert tickets may be purchased online, in person at Faith & Life Bookstore (606 N. Main, Newton) and at the door. We accept all major credit cards for tickets purchased online and at the door.
Adults: $20 at door, $17 advance online, $15 advance at Faith & Life Bookstore
Students: $7
12 and under admitted free with ticketed adult
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Concert Etiquette
To ensure a pleasant and enriching experience for all patrons and performers, we kindly ask for your cooperation with the following concert etiquette guidelines.
- Please silence all cell phones, pagers, and watch alarms (no vibrate or screen use).
- Please remain quiet during the performance.
- If a child becomes fussy, please step out of the auditorium until they are comfortable.
- Applause at the end of a complete musical selection is encouraged and appreciated. In classical music, it is customary to applaud only at the conclusion of an entire work (after the final movement). You can follow the program or watch the conductor to know when a piece has concluded.
- Please remain in your seat until the performance has concluded. If you must leave the hall due to an emergency, please exit quietly at a definite break in the music (e.g., during applause or intermission).
Enjoy the beautiful performance!