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Mozart & More
November 1, 2025 | 7:30 PM
MOZART & MORE
NOVEMBER 1, 2025 | 7:30 PM | UT TYLER COWAN CENTER
Richard Lee, conductor
Guest pianist Mikhail Berestnev
Tchaikovsky: Suite No. 4, Op. 61, “Mozartiana”
Mozart: Piano Concerto in C Major, K.467, “Elvira Madigan”
Sibelius: Symphony No. 7 in C Major
Sibelius: Finlandia, Op. 26
Undoubtedly Mozart’s most well-known concerto, his 21st piano concerto has found new audiences through popular culture. Its slow movement has been used in a Bond film (The Spy who Loved Me) as well as a Swedish romantic drama, Elvira Madigan, from which it has gained its more familiar name. All of Mozart’s concertos require a very precise and subtle pianist. The ETSO is happy to welcome Misha Berestnev to interpret this deceptively challenging work. The remainder of the program consists of Tchaikovsky’s Mozartiana Suite, an homage to his favorite composer, as well as two works by Sibelius, including his stirring Finlandia.
Mozart & More is being sponsored in honor of longtime East Texas Symphony Orchestra patron, donor, and ETSO board member emerita, Betty Bower. Betty is a dedicated supporter of classical music and live performance and has been part of the ETSO family for decades.
This concert, featuring repertoire from Mozart to Sibelius, is a perfect way to celebrate Betty’s many years of service.
Betty Bower
Our deepest thanks to the Friends of Betty Bower who have contributed to this performance:
Gail and Harry Wallace
Laura Hyde Barker and Lin Barker
Stephen and Kathleen Davis
Diane and Jim Lestor
Caro and Tommy Bartley
Carol and Dr. Ken Cushman
Annette Findley
Genelle Gann
Suzanne and Dr. Richard Handley
Cindy and Randy Kidwell
Sheryl Rogers Palmer
Linda Pesnell
Dr. Julie Philley and Richard Lee
Nancy Ulrich
Laura and Michael Young
Robin and Val Hampton
Suzanne and Scott Myers
Agnes and Frank Ward
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