WATERBURY SYMPHONY

 The 69th Season of the Waterbury Symphony Orchestra continues on November 19th , with a 3:00 PM concert at the Naugatuck Valley Community College Fine Arts Center . The concert is a tribute to Beethoven, and features Filipina Pianist Cecile Licad performing Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3 during the first half of the concert. The second half feature’s Beethoven’s Third Symphony, known as the Eroica symphony.

   Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3 highlights the dramatic and emotional abilities that Ms. Licad has shown to audiences around the world. The Washington Post stated, “With a singing tone as exquisite as her appearance, she combines the poetry of a Myra Hess with the easy power of a Gina Bachauer.”

   The acclaim that Ms. Licad has received began at an early age, with the honor of being one of the youngest musicians to receive the prestigious Leventritt Gold Metal in 1981 at the age of 20. Since that time Ms. Licad has received numerous other awards and recognitions throughout the world.

   The second half of the concert features the heroic Symphony No. 3 by Beethoven. Known as the Eroica symphony, the grandiose piece will provide a great opportunity for the Waterbury Symphony Orchestra to highlight the technical and passionate playing that they are known for.

   A glimpse of the popularity of Ms. Licad can be seen with the free public piano recital that she will be performing in on Friday, November 17th . The recital is taking place in Walker Hall at the Taft School in Watertown and the Waterbury Symphony Orchestra has already given out all of the tickets for the show.  So, be sure to get your tickets fast for the concert!

  Ticket prices are $40, $30, $15 and $5 for students, and can be purchased by calling the Waterbury Symphony Orchestra office at 203-574-4283 or on their website: www.waterburysymphony.org .

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