Upcoming Events

Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony: Community Sing

Friday July 19, 7:30pm
San Jose State University Concert Hall

Please join us for an informal performance of Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy,” the finale of his Ninth Symphony. Featuring a community chorus under the direction of Dr. Jeffrey Benson, with Liszt’s titanic transcription for two pianist with additional timpani and percussion and an all-star quartet of vocal soloists. The performance will include a short lecture on the Ninth Symphony by Beethoven Center Director Beethoven Center Director Dr. Erica Buurman, and there will be a reception following the concert.

Soloists:
Lauren Haber, soprano
Jacque Scharlach, alto
Christopher Bengochea, tenor
Truesten Tautolo, bass
Tamami Honma and Daniel Glover, pianos
John Gerling, timpani/percussion

The event is free to attend – all are welcome.

Location: SJSU Music Building (MUS on campus map), Room 150 & Concert Hall.
Parking: We recommend parking at the South Parking Garage at the corner of 7th Street and San Salvador Street.

COVID Mitigation Procedures:  Masks are optional for all singers.

Beethoven Noon Concert Series

September 5, 2024
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
5th floor, MLK Library, Beethoven Center

Visit the Beethoven Center to hear two winners of the 2024 Celia Young  Pianists Beethoven competition Brian Lin and Xinran Shi in recital. Join us for some light refreshments and desserts after the recital. The Center will be open to visitors until 3pm. All are welcome.

Beethoven Noon Concert Series

October 3, 2024
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
5th floor, MLK Library, Beethoven Center

Program:
Beethoven, Piano Sonata op.90
Debussy, “Pagodes” and “Jardins sous la pluie” from Estampes
Bolcom, Graceful Ghost Rag
Jean Ahn, Folksong Revisited 

Join us for a concert at the Beethoven Center featuring Grace Lee (piano). After there will be some light refreshments and desserts. The Center will be open to visitors until 3pm. All are welcome.

Beethoven Noon Concert Series

November 7, 2024
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
5th floor, MLK Library, Beethoven Center

Program:
Beethoven, Sonatas for Cello and Piano, Op. 102, nos. 1 and 2

Join us for a concert at the Beethoven Center featuring Glenn Fisher (cello) and Patricia Stroh (piano). After there will be some light refreshments and desserts. The Center will be open to visitors until 3pm. All are welcome.

Beethoven Noon Concert Series

December 5, 2024
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
5th floor, MLK Library, Beethoven Center

Program:
Beethoven, Piano Trio in C Minor, op. 1 no. 3

Join us for a concert at the Beethoven Center featuring Trio 180. After there will be some light refreshments and desserts. The Center will be open to visitors until 3pm. All are welcome.