Program
Kevin Fitzgerald Conductor
Take a ride through the ages from the music of Bach to Beethoven, stopping to check out Haydn and Mozart along the way. Beginning with the unforgettable opening notes of Beethoven’s Fifth, you’ll also experience Bach’s “Air on a G String” and travel from Beethoven’s First to his Ninth.
Seasoned listeners and those new to symphonic music will be equally entertained by the Symphony in 60 Series. Enjoy a casual and fun cocktail hour before the 60-minute concert, introductions to each musical piece by the conductor and a chance to make new friends. This series provides an exceptional experience for all.
Movements from:
Ludwig van BEETHOVEN | Symphony No. 5
Johann Sebastian BACH | Orchestral Suite No. 3
Franz Joseph HAYDN | Symphony No. 92, “Oxford”
Wolfgang Amadeus MOZART | Symphony No. 1
Wolfgang Amadeus MOZART | Symphony No. 41, “Jupiter”
Franz SCHUBERT | Symphony No. 5
Ludwig van BEETHOVEN | Symphony No. 9
This program runs approximately 1 hour and has no intermission.
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Featured Artists
Kevin Fitzgerald Associate Conductor
Kevin Fitzgerald has been the Associate Conductor of the Jacksonville Symphony since the 2022/23 Season, during which he conducted over 35 performances. In July 2023, he won the Special Prize for the Best Performance of the Contemporary Piece at the Mahler Competition; a prize sponsored by the Mahler Foundation...continue reading
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Symphony in 60 is made possible with support from