Beethoven & Big Dreams at Appell Center

Just how far can dreams take us? Beethoven’s King Stephen Overture pays homage to the national hero of Hungary who, according to legend, received his crown because of a dream.

But sometimes dreams can take us to new worlds: American Peter Boyer’s Ellis Island is a poignant multi-media exploration of the immigrant experience with dialogue by actors from local community theater, DreamWrights. The program is accompanied by images from the first place many of our immigrant forebears landed in this brave new world.

The American composer Quinn Mason, inspired by the brilliant women in her life, crafted She Dreams of Flying to highlight the artistry of the orchestra. Finally, our own Music Director Lawrence Golan has taken inspiration from the Old Testament’s dream interpreter to create Joseph, the Dream Reader; the York Symphony is honored to host the east coast premiere of this exciting new work.

LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN King Stephen Overture, Op. 117

QUINN MASON She Dreams of Flying

LAWRENCE GOLAN Joseph, the Dream Reader

PETER BOYER Ellis Island: The Dream of America