LAWRENCE GOLAN, CONDUCTOR
ABIGAIL RAIFORD, SOPRANO
SPENCER HAMLIN, TENOR
YORK SYMPHONY CHORUS

Franz Schubert: Symphony No. 8 “Unfinished”
Felix Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 2, “Lobgesang,” (Hymn of Praise)

Our season concludes with Schubert’s seminal “Unfinished Symphony” and Mendelssohn’s “Symphony-cantata Hymn of Praise.” Schubert composed the first two movements of his 8th symphony before his untimely death at age 31. Perhaps one of music’s greatest unanswered questions is why the work remained “Unfinished.” The York Symphony Chorus joins the orchestra on Mendelssohn’s “Symphony-cantata.” Mendelssohn wrote this symphony to honor the unveiling the statue of Gutenberg. Due to Gutenberg spread of Protestantism, Mendelssohn used text from biblical scripture on a journey of suspense and hope.

Arrive early for a pre-concert talk led by Assistant Conductor Rebekah O’Brien, free to all ticketholders!

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Digital access instructions:

1) Purchase a digital ticket online through your Appell Center account.
2) You will receive an email confirmation with a link to access the livestream.
3) Click on the link to enjoy the YSO from your home during the 48-hour concert access.

How to access the digital concert on a smart tv:

1) Before the concert: Click the link from your confirmation email on a computer, tablet or smart phone and add this video to your youtube account’s “watch later” list.

2) To watch the concert: Go to the YouTube app on your smart tv. Then go to your “watch later” list and choose the livestream concert. Sit back and enjoy the concert!