Revisiting the Austro-German tradition, this concert pairs Ludwig van Beethoven with Anton Bruckner, finding the thread connecting the Classical and Romantic eras. Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No.3 is a mature work combining the tight structure of Classical form while adding elements of dramatic conflict and romantic expression. Bruckner’s Symphony No.4 (Romantic) draws from nature and chivalry. The mythic grandeur of this work (that took the composer seven years to finish) has inspired audiences for generations, captivated by its resonant brass sonorities and thundering organ-like climaxes.