Van Buren Winds Armstrong Concert Hall Emanuele Andrizzi, Artistic Director & Conductor Brahms Above All Immerse yourself in the timeless genius of Johannes Brahms with an evening of sweeping orchestral masterworks. The program begins with the exuberant Academic Festival Overture conducted by Simon Charette, a bold, brass-filled celebration of student life and youthful joy. Acclaimed pianist Timur Mustakimov* then takes the stage for Brahms’s Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-flat Major, a monumental work of lyrical beauty, virtuosic fire and symphonic power. The evening concludes with the radiant Symphony No. 2 in D Major, a pastoral masterpiece that glows with warmth, serenity and melodic grace. From festive fanfare to profound expression, this all-Brahms program promises an unforgettable journey through the heart of Romanticism. *denotes Student Soloists Competition winner Digital Program Shenandoah Conservatory uses digital programs for all performances. In addition to their engaging and accessible design, digital programs are cost effective, environmentally friendly and enable us to create and update our programs more efficiently, which means we can focus our resources on the performances you love! View our digital programs by clicking the button above, scanning the QR code in our venue or texting PROGRAM to (540) 307-2336 at the performance. [Note: Digital programs are best viewed on your mobile or tablet device.] View Digital Program