Uncover the stories behind the music: Forces of Nature: Grieg & Nielsen
Join Music Director Alex Prior and Executive Director Dave Moss for a special Coffee with the Conductor, offering an inside look at the May 14 Forces of Nature program and what brings it to life on stage. From the sweeping drama of Grieg’s Piano Concerto to the raw energy of Nielsen’s Symphony No. 4, “The Inextinguishable,” and the vivid soundscapes of Gabriella Smith’s Tumblebird Contrails, Alex will share the stories, history, and artistic choices behind the music—revealing not just what you’ll hear, but why it matters.
This is a chance to go deeper than our Guild Legacy Pre-Concert Talks, with more time for exploration, discussion, and audience questions in a relaxed setting.
Doors open at 1:00 PM. Come early, grab a coffee and a bagel, and settle in!
Note: A traditional 30-minute pre-concert talk will also be offered at 6:30 PM before the 7:30 PM concert on May 14.
General admission is $10 per person.
Forces of Nature: Grieg & Nielsen on May 14
Feel the rush of nature and unrelenting power at Eugene Symphony’s Forces of Nature: Grieg & Nielsen concert on May 14! Gabriella Smith’s Tumblebird Contrails paints a vivid soundscape of wind, waves, and wild motion. Grieg’s Piano Concerto then soars with breathtaking melodies and virtuosic fire. The evening climaxes with Nielsen’s Symphony No. 4, "The Inextinguishable", a fierce, defiant triumph of resilience and raw orchestral energy. Don’t miss this exhilarating ride!