Omaha SymphonyBottesini & Beethoven 8Witherspoon Theater
Ankush Kumar Bahl, conductor
Nate Olson, bass
GIOACHINO ROSSINI: Overture to L’italiana in Algeri
GIOVANNI BOTTESINI: Double Bass Concerto No. 2
OTTORINO RESPIGHI: Ancient Airs & Dances, Suite 1
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 8
Principal Bass Nate Olson takes on Bottesini’s Double Bass Concerto No. 2, written in the style of Italian opera by the Paganini of the low strings.
For the respect and consideration of all Omaha Symphony patrons, children under 5 years of age are prohibited from attending this performance.
GIOACHINO ROSSINI: Overture to L’italiana in Algeri
GIOVANNI BOTTESINI: Double Bass Concerto No. 2
OTTORINO RESPIGHI: Ancient Airs & Dances, Suite 1
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 8
Known as the Paganini of the double bass, Bottesini wrote his Concerto No. 2 as a take on fiery Italian opera, performed here by Omaha Symphony Principal Bass Nate Olson. Beethoven’s penultimate Symphony No. 8 runs the gamut between ferocious and rambunctious, reveling in goodwill, humor, and the sheer force of a thunderous ensemble.
For the respect and consideration of all Omaha Symphony patrons, children under 5 years of age are prohibited from attending this performance.