Classical guitar takes center stage in the exquisite acoustics of First Methodist. Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez, with its famous 2nd movement, has become synonymous with soulful Spanish music. A playful symphony by Prokofiev and a youthful masterpiece from Beethoven frame this delightful evening.
April 18th, 2020
Beethoven!
First United Methodist Church, Gulfport MS
Nicholas Ciraldo, guitar
Sergei Prokofiev Symphony No. 1 in D major, Op. 25, “Classical”
(1891 – 1917) I. Allegro con brio
II. Larghetto
III. Gavotte: Non troppo allegro
IV. Finale: Molto vivace
Joaquin Rodrigo Concierto de Aranjuez
(1901 – 1999) I. Allegro con spirito
II. Adagio
III. Allegro gentile
-Intermission-
Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 4 in B-flat major, Op. 60
(1770 – 1872) I. Adagio - Allegro vivace
II. Adagio
III. Allegro vivace
IV. Allegro ma non troppo