Community Events CartEvent ListingCalendar ViewSaturday, March 02, 2024COSMIC Symphony’s concert titled RebirthCOSMIC Symphony’s FREE concert titled Rebirth will feature the winners of the 2023-24 Young Artists Competition and the music of Ludwig van Beethoven. The word rebirth implies the cyclical nature of life. Rebirth presents itself most prominently when we consider nature. Without fail, the seasons come and go. Spring is the season most directly associated with the idea of rebirth and can be seen literally with the blooming of life that takes place each year. Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6 is nicknamed the Pastoral Symphony. Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony is considered one of the earliest pieces of “programmatic music” in the orchestral repertoire because the music tells a story of a walk through the countryside. Written accounts affirm that Beethoven was directly inspired by nature when composing this symphony. An example of this can be heard in the second movement when Beethoven quotes the sound of bird songs in the music itself. The performance of this symphony is COSMIC’s way of welcoming the spring season into life.In addition to the Pastoral Symphony, COSMIC will be featuring the winners of the 2023-24 Young Artists Competition. All great artists must pass on their skills and knowledge to young people who will carry on the traditions into the future. COSMIC is committed to the education of young artists with the annual Young Artists Competition. Young Artist Competition Winners:Junior Division: Esther Bonney, performing Ernest Bloch’s NigunSenior Division: Alexander Wu, performing Shostakovich’s Cello Concerto Mvt. 1When:Saturday, March 2, 2024 3:00 PM thru 05:00 PMWhere:Nancy R. and Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts CenterSt. Mary’s College of Maryland47855 College Dr. St. Mary's City, MD 20686For More Info:Frankie Miller-Bologna12409257078orchestra@cosmicsymphony.orgcosmicsymphony.org Add to calendar Apple Google Microsoft 365 Outlook (desktop)Calendar ViewMembers | Calendar of Events | Member Account | Community Calendar of Events | Jobs | Member Promotions | Member News | Request Info Advertisements