Two 18th century composers, both revolutionaries in their own right, created sparkling works that still connect today

What’s Interesting About This Concert

• For the first time in its history, the BSO performs the music of Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, who was born into slavery in the French West Indies and navigated France’s colonial “Code Noir” for a swashbuckling life of fencing, music, and revolution
• The BSO’s own principal bassoonist Wren Saunders takes center stage in Mozart’s beloved Bassoon Concerto

The Program

• Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges | Symphony No. 2, op. 11, L’Amant Anonyme
• W. A. Mozart |Concerto for Bassoon, K. 191, B-flat major, Wren Saunders, bassoon
• W. A. Mozart | Symphony No. 39, K. 543, E-flat major

Tickets

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Digital Access: February 1 to February 15, 2022

• In-person ticketholders receive complimentary digital access
• Digital-only viewing is available for $40 per household at watch.bangorsymphony.org