What’s Special About This Concert:

• Louise Farrenc was the only woman to hold a permanent faculty position at the Paris Conservatory in the 19th century—her Overture No. 2 is a bold, dramatic work that showcases her overlooked brilliance as a symphonic composer.

• One of our own—an Oklahoma Chamber Symphony musician—steps into the spotlight as soloist, performing a concerto chosen through our annual competition.

• Schubert’s “Tragic” Symphony offers stormy drama and lyrical beauty from a composer just 19 years old when he wrote it—bridging the Classical and Romantic styles.

The Program:

• FARRENC: Overture No. 2 in E-flat major, op. 24 (1834) | 7 mins

• TBA: TBA (concerto competition winner) | ~25 mins

• SCHUBERT: Symphony No. 4 in C minor, D. 417 “Tragic” (1816) | 31 mins

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Featured Musicians:

• Kaleb Benda, Music Director & Conductor

• OCS Concerto Competition Winner

• Musicians of the Oklahoma Chamber Symphony

Additional Information:

• Admission is free.

• Approximately 60 minutes with no intermission.

• See our Concert FAQ Page for information about parking, entry, seating, and more.