From Bach to Beethoven
May 7th, 2026 | Hall Auditorium
7:30 PM
Program
Clarice Assad Suite for Lower Strings
Helen Hagen Piano Concerto in C minor
Sonia Morales-Matos Fiesta No. 3
Beethoven Symphony No. 5
Artists
Dr. Ricardo Averbach, conductor
Michael Chertock, piano
Venue
Miami University's Hall Auditorium
Whats Interesting
From the Bach-inspired textures of Clarice Assad’s Suite for Lower Strings to the unmistakable four-note motif that opens Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5, this program traces a powerful musical journey across centuries. In between, Helen Hagan’s richly expressive Piano Concerto in C minor showcases a remarkable early 20th-century voice, while Sonia Morales-Matos’s vibrant Fiesta No. 3 brings rhythmic energy and Latin American color to the stage—an evening that celebrates tradition, rediscovery, and the dynamic voices shaping the classical canon.
Links
Use the following links to access the Miami University Department of Music Calendar and the performance livestream on YouTube.