The magnificent passacaglia which concludes Brahms’ last symphony was widely deemed the greatest symphonic movement since Beethoven and proved that an archaic musical form could be the vessel of explosive nineteenth-century power. In Richard Strauss' Four Last Songs, he contemplated his imminent death with help from Hermann Hesse and demonstrated the soaring allure of the Soprano voice. Join us for a performance at Carnegie Hall by the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Mariss Jansons, and Diana Damrau, who a critic famously said can "do anything she wants with any note at any given time." Dinner and conversation moderated by Prof. Nicholas Chong (Rutgers) will precede the performance.

Tickets are free but limited; please sign up below while places are available. Cultural outings are open to current students only.

Time:
Friday, November 8
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.