Beethoven’s Complete Piano Concertos with Yeol Eum Son

In one incredible week, pianist Yeol Eum Son joins Music Director Jonathon Heyward and the Orchestra to take on one of the great feats of orchestral life: Beethoven’s complete piano concerti. Son’s last BSO appearance in 2025 drew a rapturous ovation, thanks to her breathtaking technical control and expressive elegance. Add each night to your subscription so you don't miss a minute of this rare opportunity to hear the full Concerto cycle live.

The cycle concludes with a repeat of Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5, the "Emperor" at Strathmore on Sunday, February 28.

• Beethoven’s piano concertos chart his evolution from Classical inheritance to expansive, symphonic ambition within the genre.
• Yeol Eum Son is especially admired for clarity, balance, and structural insight, qualities that illuminate Beethoven’s evolving approach to the piano concerto.
• Elfrida Andrée was a pioneering figure in 19th-century Scandinavian music and one of the first women appointed as a cathedral organist in Europe.
• Augusta Holmès was a prominent figure in late-19th-century Parisian musical life, known for bold, public-facing orchestral works.
• This all-Beethoven program contributes to the season’s Beethoven Immortal focus, reflecting the composer’s lasting impact through his piano concertos.

• Approximate run time: 2 hours with a 20-minute intermission.
• Late seating is not guaranteed, and will happen at the discretion of the front of house manager.
• Many Classical concerts include brief onstage remarks from the conductor and select performances feature pre-and post-concert talks.
• Come as you are. You'll see everything from casual to cocktail attire.
• This weekend's Symphony at Six Series offers special pre-concert beverages and tapas, with an earlier start time.