Description:

Knock, Knock. Who's there? The Merry Prankster of course! Delve into Strauss's spirited tone poem with animated conductor Rossen Milanov, and take a look at the hijinks and jokes of the German peasant folk hero Till Eulenspiegel. Maestro Milanov is joined for this concert by Temple University's Steven Kreinberg, renowned music professor and favorite guest lecturer. Discover the inspiration behind Strauss's trademark virtuoso orchestration, and find out who has the last laugh!

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• October 30, 2008
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• November 25, 2008
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• January 21, 2009
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• May 21, 2009
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Concert Enhancements:

MUSIC+ In-Concert Live-Image Projection

Music+ post-concert meet and mingle (free)

MUSIC+ Spoken Introductions from the stage during this concert

Series Information:

Part of the Access Collection, and package Access

Part of the Weekday Collection, and package Access