American Classical Orchestra 40th Anniversary

All-Beethoven Program Presents Composer’s Symphony No. 7, and the Piano Concerto No. 4 with Hungarian Virtuoso Petra Somlai on Fortepiano The American Classical Orchestra (ACO), New York City’s leading period instrument orchestra, marks its 40th anniversary season with an opening performance led by Founder and Artistic Director Thomas Crawford on September 18, the first of three orchestral concerts at Alice Tully Hall. The all-Beethoven program showcases the composer’s Symphony No. 7, as well as the Piano Concerto No. 4—the only classical-era concerto to start with a piano solo—featuring award-winning Hungarian fortepianist Petra Somlai. Season Opening 40th Anniversary Concert American Classical Orchestra Thomas Crawford, conductor Petra Somlai, fortepiano Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58 Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92