Brahms, the Sea and Mountains
Sun, May 04
|Worthington United Methodist Church
Embark on a breathtaking journey through the majesty of the sea and mountains with Brahms and Britten as your guides. With the ethereal sounds of Tower Duo and the mastery of plein artist Christopher Leeper capturing the scenes, this concert will leave you inspired by nature’s grandeur.
Time & Location
May 04, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDT
Worthington United Methodist Church, 600 High St, Worthington, OH 43085, USA
About the Event
Antoine T. Clark, conductor
Tower Duo:
Erin Helgeson Torres, flute
Michael Rene Torres, saxophone
Christopher Leeper, plein air artist
Program:
Benjamin Britten: Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes
Evan Williams: Mountains Upon Mountains, Like Waves Upon Waves
Johannes Brahms: Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68
Description:
Concluding the In Nature’s Realm series, this program contrasts the majesty of the sea with the grandeur of the mountains. Britten’s Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes paints a powerful and atmospheric picture of the ocean’s many moods. The consortium premiere of Mountains Upon Mountains, Like Waves Upon Waves, offers a new sonic perspective on nature’s towering landscapes, where the monumental meets the ephemeral. Brahms’ Symphony No. 1, often referred to as his “Beethoven’s Tenth,” serves as a profound exploration of human emotion against the backdrop of nature’s immensity. Plein air artist Christopher Leeper will capture these contrasting elements of sea and mountain through plein air painting, providing a visual companion to the music’s sweeping themes.