Sibelius 2
Saturday, March 14, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Sunday, March 15, 2026 | 3:00 PM
Elizabeth Schulze Conductor
Ying Li Piano
Claude Debussy | “Fêtes” (from Nocturnes)
Amy Beach | Piano Concerto in C-sharp Minor, op. 45
Jean Sibelius | Symphony No. 2 in D Major, op. 43
Step into the dawn of the 20th century, a time of innovation and artistic exploration. This program brings to life the dynamic sounds of a new era. Claude Debussy’s Fêtes captures the shimmering, inventive spirit of French Impressionism, while Amy Beach’s Piano Concerto, featuring pianist Ying Li, blends classical form with American originality. The concert concludes with Jean Sibelius’s Symphony No. 2, a powerful work filled with grandeur and emotional depth, reflecting the hopes and challenges of a rapidly changing world. This concert celebrates the creative revolution that defined the music of the time.
The Maryland Theatre