Beethoven & Dracula

Location Appell Center for the Performing Arts: Strand Theater Date Saturday, October 24, 2026 7:30 PM EST Duration 2 Hours Intermission Programming Considered audacious at the time, Beethoven’s Violin Concerto masterfully blends virtuosic passages with Romantic themes. Award-winning violinist Adé Williams makes her York Symphony debut in this technically challenging and thrilling Concerto for Violin and Orchestra. Philip Glass’ Dracula Suite masterfully captures the seductive allure and mysterious essence of the romantic era’s most famous vampire. Finally, American composer Jessie Montgomery’s “Starburst” explores a shifting musical kaleidoscope showcasing a contrasting soundscape. JESSIE MONTGOMERY Starburst PHILIP GLASS Suite from Dracula LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in D Major Artists Lawrence Golan Conductor Lawrence Golan is in high demand across the United States and internationally. Read Bio >> Adé Williams Violin A renowned, award-winning concert violinist known for her vibrance and special connection to audiences. Read Bio >> Season Sponsor Classical Series SponsorConcert Sponsor Guest Artist Sponsor Pre-Concert Talk On the night of classical concerts, Pre-Concert Talks will take place from the front of the Appell Center’s Strand Theatre stage at 6:30-7PM. Admission is free for all ticket holders. Assistant Conductor Rebekah O’Brien will take you on an enlightening journey of the forthcoming concert. We look forward to seeing you! Digital Access Instructions Purchase a digital ticket online through your Appell Center account. You will receive an email with a link to access the digital concert the next day (Sunday) at 10am. Click on the link to enjoy the YSO from your home during the 60-hour concert access: Sunday at noon-Tuesday at midnight. How to Access the Digital Concert on a Smart TV Step 1 Click the link from your confirmation email on a computer, tablet or smart phone and add this video to your YouTube account’s “Watch Later” list. Step 2 Go to the YouTube app on your Smart TV. Go to your “Watch Later” list and choose the digital concert. Sit back and enjoy the concert! 2026-27 Digital Program Book Guest artist, time, date, location, seat, and program, and digital access subject to change without notice.