Inspired by a simple chorale attributed to Haydn, Brahms breaks the bounds of his musical imagination with variations that span an ocean of undulating moods. Plus, Oregon Symphony Concertmaster Sarah Kwak captures the high spirits of Highland fiddling in Bruch’s Scottish Fantasy, and music meets psychology in Nielsen’s Second Symphony, the Danish composer’s exploration of human emotions and personalities.

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Program
Brahms: Variations on a Theme of Joseph Haydn
Bruch: Scottish Fantasy
Nielsen: Symphony No. 2, “The Four Temperaments”

Artists
Christian Kluxen, Conductor
Sarah Kwak, Violin

Friday, February 7, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Smith Auditorium, Willamette University, 270 Winter St. SE, Salem, OR 97301

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Sunday, February 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Monday, February 10, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 SW Broadway St., Portland, OR 97205