Michael Hammond, dean of the Shepherd School, says the Beethoven Festival will give the public a chance to hear a wide spectrum of the composer's work, including piano sonatas, violin concertos, symphonies and string quartets. Beethoven really pushes the envelope. His late quartets remain some of the most challenging ever written and are as mysterious as when they were written. The festival began April 18 with a faculty piano recital by John Perry, artist teacher of piano. The concert will be at 8 p.m. in Stude Concert Hall.
All events are free and open to the public.
Tickets are not required.