Sunday MountainTop Masterworks III: Nature’s Voice: Beethoven & Beyond

Join Artistic Director Erin Freeman as she guides the Wintergreen Festival Orchestra in a stunning celebration of nature and music! This concert features Jacob Wilder, principal horn, and Will Ferguson, tenor, performing Britten’s poignant Serenade for Tenor, Horn, and Strings, a collection of nocturnal works. Be prepared for some dramatic weather, as the centerpiece of the evening is Beethoven’s stormy Symphony No. 6 (the "Pastoral"). Don't miss the performances on both Saturday and Sunday, each offering a unique program. On Saturday, the Sing with Us! Chorus will present the world premiere of Alex Berko’s emotional work, Sacred Place. Then on Sunday, we’ll feature the 2025 LEAD Cooperative’s string students on Holst’s youthful and lively St. Paul’s Suite that highlights the versatility and virtuosity of the string ensemble.

Please note: This concert includes a pre-concert talk (beginning at 2:00 pm) with Artistic Director Erin Freeman to add color and perspective to your concert experience.

Concert Program:

Erin Freeman, conductor

Soloists: Jacob Wilder, horn & Will Ferguson, tenor

Gustav Holst (1874-1934), St. Paul's Suite, op. 29

I. Jig. Vivace

II. Ostinato. Presto

III. Intermezzo. Andante con moto

IV. Finale (The Dargason)

Benjamin Britten (1913-1976), Serenade for Tenor, Horn and Strings, op. 31

Intermission

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827), Symphony No. 6 in F Major, op. 68 (“Pastorale”)

I. Allegro ma non troppo

II. Andante molto mosso

III. Allegro

IV. Allegro

V. Allegretto