Discover: A Short History of Beethoven Symphonies
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What made Beethoven such a big deal? Take your students on a fast-paced journey through all nine of Beethoven’s symphonies and discover how one composer helped change the sound of the orchestra forever.
Duration:
1 hour
Type:
Schools Concert
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Cost: $5 per student/teacher
A service fee of $10 will apply to each booking.
Please arrive at least 30 minutes before the start time.
Led by NZSO Music Director André de Ridder and Animateur Chris Lam Sam, this lively, podcast-style concert combines live orchestral music with stories, demonstrations and musical insights that unpack Beethoven’s most famous symphonic works.
Students will hear highlights from all nine symphonies while discovering how Beethoven experimented with rhythm, melody, dynamics and the orchestra itself to break conventions and influence generations of composers who followed him.
Designed for students in Years 7-13, this concert is an entertaining introduction to one of classical music’s most influential composers, whether your students already know Beethoven or are encountering his music for the first time.
Booking is essential: seats are limited and allocated on a first come, first served basis.
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Contact us
Whether you’re looking to bring NZSO musicians into your classroom, or experience the excitement of a live orchestra, we’d love to help you find the NZSO Discover programme that’s right for your students.
education@nzso.co.nz