We open the season with a program that showcases the exhilarating power of music. Fate Now Conquers, by Grammy-nominated composer Carlos Simon, was inspired by Beethoven’s defiant spirit and determination to overcome adversity. This contemporary masterpiece sets the stage for the triumphant celebration that unfolds in Beethoven's immortal Symphony No. 5. Renowned violin virtuoso Eunice Kim joins us to perform the breathtaking Bruch Violin Concerto, a technically stunning display of musical artistry.