CLASSICS SERIES Ryan Murray, conductor Brandon Ridenour, trumpet Members of the Modesto Symphony Youth Orchestra (MSYO) Program Wagner · Prelude to Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg “The Master-Singers of Nuremberg” (side-by-side with the MSYO) Ridenour · Fantasy Variations on a theme by Paganini Beethoven · Symphony No. 7 Virtuosic trumpeter, composer and arranger Brandon Ridenour is widely recognized as one of the most multi-talented and formidable artists of his generation. Performing his own composition, he pushes the boundaries of both the trumpet and its players with his piece. The concert opens with a special side-by-side performance of the Prelude to Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg with members of our MSYO and concludes with Beethoven’s most energetic symphony he has ever written! The second movement of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 is recognizable in iconic films such as The King’s Speech, Mr. Holland’s Opus and Knowing. Contact : Gallo Center Phone : 209-338-2100 Email : Web Site : galloarts.org