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ISO Interview: 'Beethoven, Barber & Brahms'

Rachel Otwell//WUIS
From L: Maestro Alastair Willis, Yona Stamatis & violinist Violette Todorova

Bask in the beautiful of Beethoven, Barber and Brahms in the upcoming "Bold and Beautiful" concert by the Illinois Symphony Orchestra. On the program, the dramatic Coriolan Overture by Ludwig van Beethoven; the ethereal Brahms Symphony No. 2; and the lyrical violin concerto by Samuel Barber featuring ISO concert master and violin soloist Violetta Todorova. 
Yona Stamatis spoke with Maestro Alastair Willis and violin soloist Violetta Todorova. Listen to the interview here: 

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This piece was produced by Rachel Otwell.

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