New at Noon: May 14, 2025

In her remarks about Beethoven’s Violin Concerto, Violinist Nicola Benedetti says, “The solo line of this concerto was born out of an improvisatory spirit, with a lightness of touch soon to be out of fashion, with a virtuosity of integrity and poise. Many of us violinists grew up with such unhealthy reverence towards Beethoven, which soon turns into fear and an unnatural approach to his music. It can damage our ability to notice and embrace his humor, his wildness, and perhaps more importantly, the depth and power of his relationship to improvisation.” She adds that it is important to try to approach this music with freshness of heart and mind.” Benedetti and the Aurora Orchestra have just released a brand-new recording of the work; the brilliant young conductor Nicholas Collon led the performance – and everyone played form memory! Listen Wednesday at 12:00 to hear it, NEW at NOON 90.9 WGUC.