Beethoven Symphony No. 2

The symphonies of Beethoven speak to generation upon generation. His path-breaking Second Symphony reflects the lingering influence of his teacher, Joseph Haydn. Dan Coleman, too, has spoken of his debt to Haydn. He composed his Motif or Memory especially for oboe virtuoso Gustav Highstein. And Stravinsky’s enchanting Pulcinella glances back to Baroque giant Giovanni Pergolesi. Concert Comments Sponsored by Plan Your Visit This concert will go on sale to the public on August 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. This concert is available now as part of a Masterworks Series Subscription. The Saturday performances are also available as part of a Create Your Own Subscription. This concert will be preceded by Concert Comments, a pre-concert talk, beginning one hour before each performance. Music Director José Luis Gómez recommends these videos: