Cherry Street Music – Classical with a Twist – “Beethoven & The Beatles: Part II”

Following up from Part I in January, this program further explores the connection between the Fab Four and one of the all-time great composers. Featuring CSM’s Artistic Director and cellist Allison Eldredge, as well as pianist and CSM regular Max Levinson! Joining Eldredge on cello and Levinson at the piano will be guitarist Andres Guerra, and vocalist Donna McElroy.

The “classics” on the program are two pieces for cello and piano by Ludwig van Beethoven. Allison Eldredge and Max Levinson will perform both 12 Variations for Cello and Piano on “See the conqu’ring hero comes” from Händel’s Judas Maccabaeus, and Cello Sonata No. 3 in A major, Op. 69. The “twist” features arrangements of the Beatles’ “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds,” “Lady Godiva,” “Eleanor Rigby,” “Penny Lane,” Michelle,” as well as “Got to Get You into My Life,” and “Ticket to Ride”, with Andres Guerra and Donna McElroy.

The concert will run approximately 2 hours, including a 15-minute intermission with refreshments.

Venue Information:

The Allen Center
35 Webster Street
Newton, MA 02465