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National Symphony Orchestra

Manfred Honeck conducts Bruckner’s Ninth Symphony
Nurit Bar-Josef plays Beethoven

Concert Hall

Manfred Honeck, whose 2020 recording of Bruckner’s Ninth earned him three Grammy nominations, presents the gripping work live to D.C. audiences. NSO Concertmaster Nurit Bar-Josef showcases her “especially beautiful playing… brimming with character” (The Washington Post) in Beethoven’s rarely heard Romances for violin and orchestra.

May 2 - 4, 2024

  • Thu. May 2, 2024 7p.m.

  • Fri. May 3, 2024 11:30a.m.

  • Sat. May 4, 2024 8p.m.

portrait of Manfred Honeck and portrait of Nurit Bar-Josef with violin

Program

Manfred Honeck, conductor
Nurit Bar-Josef, violin Ω

Ludwig van Beethoven: Overture to Fidelio
Ludwig van Beethoven: Romances Nos. 2 & 1 for violin and orchestra
Anton Bruckner: Symphony No. 9

Acclaimed Music Director of the Pittsburgh Symphony Manfred Honeck—whose 2020 recording of Bruckner’s Ninth earned him Grammy® nominations for Best Orchestral Performance, Best Engineered Classical Album, and Classical Producer of the Year—presents the gripping work live to D.C. audiences.

NSO Concertmaster Nurit Bar-Josef showcases her “especially beautiful playing… brimming with character” (The Washington Post) in Beethoven’s rarely heard Romances for violin and orchestra.

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