Bottesini & Beethoven 8

The orchestra returns to the redesigned Joslyn Art Museum as Principal Bass Nate Olson takes on Bottesini’s Double Bass Concerto No. 2, written in the style of Italian opera by the Paganini of the low strings.

The Joslyn
Sunday, Oct 6 | 2:00 PM
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Artists

Ankush Kumar Bahl Music Director More
Nate Olson Principal Bass More

Program Info

  • GIOACHINO ROSSINI: Overture to L’italiana in Algeri

  • GIOVANNI BOTTESINI: Double Bass Concerto

  • OTTORINO RESPIGHI: Ancient Airs & Dances, Suite I

  • LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 8

Known as the Paganini of the double bass, Bottesini wrote his Concerto No. 2 as a take on fiery Italian opera, performed here by Omaha Symphony Principal Bass Nate Olson. Beethoven’s penultimate Symphony No. 8 runs the gamut between ferocious and rambunctious, reveling in goodwill, humor, and the sheer force of a thunderous ensemble.

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Pre-Concert Talk

Free pre-concert talks at 1 pm and 1:25 pm (open to all), ticketed concert at 2 pm.

We look forward to welcoming you back to Witherspoon Hall for a favorite partnership program with Omaha Symphony. Join us on six selected Sunday afternoons, October through May, for repertoire ranging from exciting new works to established gems. Plan to arrive early to stroll the galleries, enjoy lunch in The Cafe, or make a stop in The Shop.

Tickets available at ticketmaster.com, by calling Ticket Omaha at (402) 345-0606, or at the door the day of the concert.

1 pm talk – presented by Symphony staff

1:25 pm art talk – presented by Thomas Busciglio-Ritter, PhD; Richard and Mary Holland Assistant Curator of American Western Art, focusing on Thomas Moran’s (American, born England, 1837-1926) The Pearl of Venice (1899)

Get a taste of Bottesini's Double Bass Concerto No. 2

Performed by Alexander Hanna

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