"Imagine hearing Beethoven's Symphony No. 1 for the very first time-its opening catching listeners off guard, its wit and energy signaling something entirely new. At Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra concerts, performed on gut strings, valveless trumpets and horns, and wooden flutes, you'll hear the music much as early audiences did, with a clarity and vivid sound that electrified its first listeners."
"Shunske Sato, 'a musical force to be reckoned with,' traces Beethoven's originality back to the symphonies of C.P.E. Bach, whose daring, unpredictable musical 'kinks and quirks' shaped a generation of composers, from Mozart to Beethoven to a teenage Mendelssohn."
"Beethoven's Symphony No. 1 launched his remarkable symphonic career, setting the stage for the works that would change music forever."
Beethoven's Symphony No. 1 signifies the start of a significant musical journey, accompanied by pieces from C.P.E. Bach, Mozart, and Mendelssohn. These works are performed on period instruments, allowing audiences to experience the music as it was originally heard. The concerts feature Shunske Sato, who connects Beethoven's originality to C.P.E. Bach's influence. The program includes C.P.E. Bach's Symphony in F major, Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto, and Mozart's Thamos, King of Egypt, highlighting the evolution of symphonic music.
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