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Giant in the Shadows

First Preview: Feb 28, 2016
Opening Date: Mar 17, 2016
Closing Date: Mar 18, 2016
Running Time: 02:10
Giant in the Shadows

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Playing @
Carnegie Hall
57th St & 7th Ave, New York, NY 10019-3210
The reputation of Max Reger today belies his dominant presence in music during his lifetime and the legacy he left. Here we celebrate two of his works, and one by his friend and contemporary, Adolf Busch.

Adolf Busch – Three Études for Orchestra
These études were among the first pieces written by Busch after his emigration to the United States at the start of World War II.

Max Reger – Piano Concerto
Max Reger’s only piano concerto was rarely heard after its premiere until it was championed by pianist Rudolf Serkin, who recorded it in 1959. His son, Peter Serkin, takes on the piece at this concert.

Max Reger – Variations and Fugue on a Theme of J.A. Hiller

One of Reger’s most popular pieces, these variations on a melodic line by Johann Adam Hiller show the influence of Brahms and Bach on the composer’s work

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
THURSDAY, MARCH 17th @ 8 PM
ConcertConcert
Show Notes: 1 Intermission
Age Guidance: 13
Audience Advisory: Maestro Leon Botstein shares the stories behind the music in a lively 30-minute Conductor’s Notes Q&A at 7 PM in Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage. Free for all ticket holders.

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  • Elevator/Escalator

    There are two elevators that service Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage. They are located in the east and west corners of the lobby. The east elevator provides access to the Parquet, Blavatnik Family First Tier, Second Tier, and Dress Circle levels; the west elevator runs express to the Dress Circle. Please note that there is no elevator service to the Balcony and that elevator service to the Dress Circle is discontinued once the concert begins.
  • Entrance

    The main lobby’s accessible entrance is the set of double doors closest to Seventh Avenue on 57th Street.
  • Assisted Listening System

    For all three halls, assistive listening devices are available free of charge with the deposit of a valid form of ID. For events in Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage and Weill Recital Hall, visit the coat-check room on the west side of the Carnegie Hall lobby. For events in Zankel Hall, visit the coat checks on the Mezzanine or Parterre levels of Zankel Hall.
  • Parking

    Carnegie Mews, GGMC at 211 West 56th St (Broadway and 7th Ave) Central Parking Systems at 810 7th Ave
  • Restroom

    Accessible restrooms are located on the Parquet level in Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage, in the Lounge in Weill Recital Hall, and on the Mezzanine and Parterre levels in Zankel Hall.
  • Telephone

    None on premises
  • Visual Assistance

    Large-print programs for Carnegie Hall presentations are available from an usher. Requests for braille programs must be made at least 10 business days before the concert date by calling the House Manager’s Office at 212-903-9605.
  • Wheelchair Info

    Available on the Parquet level of Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage and Weill Recital Hall. Available on the Parterre and Mezzanine levels of Zankel Hall. Tickets for these seats may be purchased at all price levels. Patrons using wheelchairs must confirm seating access in advance by calling the House Manager's office at (212) 903-9605.

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