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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