Birds of a Feather: Orchestral Music by Mozart and Haydn

Twelfth Night presents delightfully bird-inspired concertos and symphonies by Mozart and Haydn, a playful program full of clucks and tweets. Joined by the sensational Yi-heng Yang on fortepiano, Twelfth Night takes flight this October with two works inspired by the feathered world. Mozart’s Piano Concerto in G major is forever linked to his beloved pet starling, which he delightedly recorded singing a version of one of its themes. Haydn’s spirited “Chicken” Symphony struts, clucks, and pecks its way to a well-deserved nickname. Mozart’s pet meets Haydn’s poultry in a program brimming with wit, charm, and musical mischief. - David Belkovski & Rachell Ellen Wong, artistic direction