Beethoven & Beer

Relax with a complimentary drink (or food item) and immerse yourself in the iconic sounds of one of history’s greats.

The ESO Pairings series brings casual vibes and big music together in short, curated programs, with the conductor guiding you through the stories and sounds as you go.

Beethoven subtitled his sixth Symphony “Pastoral – Recollections of Country Life” and filled it with innovative orchestral depictions of nature, including birdsong, a flowing stream, and a thunderstorm.

Camille Saint-Saëns’ philosophy that “form is the essence of art” is wonderfully realized in his compact and eloquent Cello Concerto No. 1, featuring Ottawa-born Bryan Cheng in his long overdue ESO debut.