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CARNEGIE HALL PRESENTS
Cancelled: The Widmann Lectures: Thoughts on Beethoven
Sunday, March 29, 2020
2 PM
Weill Recital Hall
Jörg Widmann is one of the most enthralling composers of our day and frequently finds inspiration—directly and indirectly—in the music of past composers. In this lecture, he speaks about his fascination with Beethoven and his musical responses to the great master.
Part of: Jörg Widmann and Beethoven Celebration
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Jörg Widmann is also performing November 18, November 19, January 28, and April 1.
Performers
Jörg Widmann, Speaker
Event Duration
The lecture will last approximately 90 minutes with no intermission. Please note that there will be no late seating.
Jörg Widmann is the holder of the 2019–2020 Richard and Barbara Debs Composer's Chair at Carnegie Hall.
Lead support for the Beethoven Celebration is provided by The Morris and Alma Schapiro Fund.
Public support is provided by the National Endowment for the Arts.
In honor of the centenary of his birth, Carnegie Hall’s 2019–2020 season is dedicated to the memory of Isaac Stern in recognition of his extraordinary contributions to Carnegie Hall, arts advocacy, and the field of music.