Mozart Haffner and Brahms 1

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A Century of Symphonic Evolution
Brahms struggled to write his first symphony, taking about two decades to emerge from the shadow of Beethoven. While paying homage to Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, this enormous work still uses a strikingly classical form and approach to take the listener on a journey from struggle to triumph.

Mozart Symphony no. 35, known as the "Haffner" Symphony, is an exuberant work written for Haffner family of Salzburg Vienna. This symphony is a perfect example of Mozart at the height of his symphonic writing in the classical form.

Time & Location
St. Mark's Lutheran Church
1111 O'Farrell St
San Francisco, CA 94109

8:00 pm
Pre-concert talk at 7:30

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Program Items

Brahms Symphony No. 1
Mozart Symphony No. 35, "Haffner"

Performers

Thomas Alexander Music Director