Beethoven Symphony No. 5
with Andris Nelsons, Julian Gilewski, and Lang Lang
Andris Nelsons
Image credit:
Robert Torres
Beethoven Symphony No. 5
Superstar pianist and frequent BSO collaborator Lang Lang returns for Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 2, a light and lyrical work from the composer’s younger days. Music Director Andris Nelsons welcomes 2026 Tanglewood Music Center Conducting Fellow Julian Gilewski to the Symphony Hall podium for this evening of Beethoven. As a capstone to his fellowship, Gilewski leads the BSO in the Leonore Overture No. 3, where a dark opening gives way to a victorious rescue. Nelsons closes with the Fifth Symphony, a climactic masterpiece that begins with the instantly recognizable four-note “fate” motif and ends in a triumphant finale.
Superstar pianist and frequent BSO collaborator Lang Lang returns for Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 2, a light and lyrical work from the composer’s younger days. Music Director Andris Nelsons welcomes 2026 Tanglewood Music Center Conducting Fellow Julian Gilewski to the Symphony Hall podium for this evening of Beethoven. As a capstone to his fellowship, Gilewski leads the BSO in the Leonore Overture No. 3, where a dark opening gives way to a victorious rescue. Nelsons closes with the Fifth Symphony, a climactic masterpiece that begins with the instantly recognizable four-note “fate” motif and ends in a triumphant finale.
Supported by
Friday evening's performance by Lang Lang is supported by the Nathan R. Miller Family Guest Artist Fund.
Supported by
Saturday evening’s concert is generously supported by Cecilia O’Keefe, in memory of Jane O’Keefe.
Saturday evening's performance by Lang Lang is generously supported by the Rabb Family Foundation.
