**Single tickets for this performance will go on sale in August 2026**
Brotons Conducts Beethoven
Dates & Tickets
Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. & Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.
Skyview Concert Hall, 1300 NW 139th St, Vancouver, WA 98685
Livestream Link
What You'll Hear
From the enigmatic opening flute solo of VSO-USA Music Director Salvador Brotons’ Virtus, Op. 53- a contemporary, virtuosic dialogue between flute and piano to the sweeping romantic drama of Edvard Grieg’s Piano Concerto in A minor, Opening Night of the VSO-USA concert season offers a compelling journey of character and contrast. Grieg’s only completed concerto bursts with lyrical intensity, vigorous rhythms, and unmistakable Norwegian folk color, brought vividly to life by pianist Yulianna Avdeeva. The evening culminates in Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6 “Pastorale,” a symphonic celebration of nature. Together, these works invite audiences to experience a richly emotional arc through music that is vivid, expressive, and deeply evocative.
The 2025/26 Symphonic Series season is presented by United Grain Corporation.
Pre-Concert Talk
All ticket holders will enjoy an educational pre-concert talk from VSO's Greg Scholl and VSO Music Director and Conductor Salvador Brotons an hour before each performance, 6 p.m. on Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Don’t miss this special opportunity to learn all about the history of the music that will follow!
How to View the Livestream
To view the livestream, please follow these steps:
1. After purchasing livestream tickets by clicking the "Buy Tickets" button, you will receive an email a few days prior to the performance that contains a secure livestream link and password. Please note, all in-person and virtual ticket holders will receive access to the live stream performances.
2. When it is time for the concert, log in to the live streaming event page by clicking the "Live Concert Link," enter the password and view the concert from anywhere with a computer and internet connection. Please note that the educational pre-show, Da Capo, will broadcast at 6:30 p.m. on Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. on Sundays.
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If you have any questions, please email at [email protected] or call (360)735-7278. Starting an hour before the performance, VSO personnel will be standing by to assist you by phone. E-mails will be answered as quickly as personnel can respond.
Program
Brotons Virtus, Op. 53
Grieg Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 16*
Intermission
Beethoven Symphony No. 6 "Pastoral"
*Yulianna Avdeeva, piano
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Da Capo
Hosted by Greg Scholl and Ashley Johnson, this exciting educational pre-show will broadcast on the VSO livestream at 6:30 p.m. on Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. on Sundays prior to the concert performance. Full of fascinating information about the repertoire and plenty of laughs, you won’t want to miss it!
Greg Scholl
