Beethoven with David Danzmayr, ProMusica Chamber Orchestra, and more

Ludwig van Beethoven, a German composer and pianist from Bonn, bridged the Classical and Romantic eras with his innovative, emotionally intense music. Renowned for works like the "Moonlight Sonata," Fifth Symphony, and Ninth Symphony, he revolutionized instrumental music, elevating it to high art. He continued composing despite profound deafness.

Austrian conductor David Danzmayr, born in Oberndorf bei Salzburg, is celebrated for his clear, incisive, and expressive style. He is Music Director of the Oregon Symphony and ProMusica Chamber Orchestra, and has led the Zagreb Philharmonic. Danzmayr has won prestigious awards, including the Bernhard Paumgartner Medal, and collaborated with artists like Yo-Yo Ma. He is known for inspiring performances across a broad repertoire.

Max Karl August Bruch was a German Romantic composer, conductor, and teacher who wrote more than 200 works. He is best remembered for his virtuoso Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 26, which has become a staple of the classical violin repertoire, as well as other enduring pieces like the Scottish Fantasy for violin and orchestra and Kol Nidrei for cello and orchestra.