Beethoven & Blue Jeans
A DENIMED EVENING OF BEETHOVEN & BRAHMS
Guest Artist
Andrew Armstrong, piano
7:30 PM
Koger Center for the Arts
Sponsored by Berkshire Hathaway/Carolina Gas Transmission and in part by Dr. Gail Morrison.
Andrew Armstrong sponsored by Dr. Gail Morrison.
It’s that time of year again, where the SC Phil and the audience adorn their favorite Tennessee tuxedos and dapper denim to enjoy a casual evening of classical music at the Koger Center with BEETHOVEN & BLUE JEANS! This year, guest pianist Andrew Armstrong joins the SC Phil to perform Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5. Praised by critics for his passionate expression and dazzling technique, Armstrong has delighted audiences across Asia, Europe, Latin America, Canada, and the United States, including performances at New York’s major stages including Carnegie Hall, Avery Fisher Hall, Alice Tully Hall, the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., London’s Wigmore Hall, the Grand Hall of the Moscow Conservatory, the Rudolfinum in Prague and Warsaw’s National Philharmonic.
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Program Overview
Louise Farrenc: Overture No. 1 in E minor, op. 23
Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 5 in Eb Major, op. 73, “Emperor”
Featuring Andrew Armstrong, piano
Johannes Brahms: Symphony No. 2 in D Major, op. 73
Parking
The Koger Center for the Arts is located in downtown Columbia at the corner of Assembly and Greene Streets, 1051 Greene Street. Parking is available at the Discovery Garage behind the building (usually around $10), accessible off Park Street. Additional garages and street parking are located at least one block away, which is a further walk to the theater but may help you avoid the pre-concert rush.
Dining & Hotels
There are excellent restaurants and hotels in the downtown and surrounding areas for every budget.
Restaurants
- 1801 Grille
- Alodia's Cucina Italiana
- Blue Marlin Steaks & Seafood
- Bourbon Columbia
- COA Agaveria y Cochina
- Hall’s Chophouse
- Hunter-Gatherer Brewery & Ale House
- Kaminsky's Dessert Cafe
- M Vista
- Mr. Friendly's New Southern Cafe
- Motor Supply Co. Bistro
- Pearlz Oyster Bar
- Ristorante Divino
- Terra
Columbia Hotels
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Other Ways to Purchase
There are other ways to purchase single concert tickets through the Koger Center Box Office.
By Phone
- Charge by phone at 803.251.2222.
- Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday – Friday.
- American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa accepted.
- Additional charges applicable.
- Single tickets are not available through the SC Philharmonic office.
In-Person at the Koger Center
- Located at 806 Park St., Columbia SC 29201
- Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday - Friday.
- Accept cash, American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa.
- No additional fees for in-person purchases.
Concert Night
- Purchase any remaining tickets at the Koger Center ticket kiosk on concert night starting one hour before each concert.
Morihiko's Pre-Concert Lecture
The week of the concert learn more about the SC Philharmonic through the words of Morihiko Nakahara. Pre-Concert Lectures are available on our YouTube Channel and through our Newsletter.
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If you would like to renew your season tickets, please email us, or call our office at 803.771.7937. We are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday - Friday.
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