Great Artist Gala – Emanuel Ax Plays Beethoven

A world-class artist. Your hometown orchestra. One unforgettable night. The New Albany Symphony Orchestra proudly welcomes legendary pianist Emanuel Ax for our one-night-only Great Artist Gala. For more than five decades, Ax has graced the world’s greatest stages, captivating audiences with his warmth, humility, and masterful interpretations that have made him one of the most celebrated pianists of our time. A longtime musical partner of Yo-Yo Ma, Emanuel “Manny” Ax brings Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3 to life in this rare New Albany appearance. Paired with Florence Price’s joyful Juba Dance and Mussorgsky’s vivid Pictures at an Exhibition, this will be one of those extraordinary evenings in New Albany you won’t want to miss!