NMH celebrates Olav Anton Thommessen's 80th birthday

Thommessen became a lecturer at the Norwegian Academy of Music in 1973, associate professor in 1977, and professor in 1994. Over the years at NMH, he was a central mentor for a long list of composers who are active in Norwegian musical life today. The program naturally includes music by Thommessen, but there will also be reminiscing, honors, and delayed birthday celebrations in honor of the main person. Join us in celebrating a truly living composer legend! Program Pjotr Tchaikovsky (1840–1893) Overture to Romeo and Juliet Olav Anton Thommessen (1946–) Beyond Neon Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827) Symphony No. 3, Eroica, op. 55 Allegro con brio Marcia funebre: Adagio assai Scherzo: Allegro vivace Finale: Allegro molto Performers The Academy's Symphony Orchestra Rolf Gupta (conductor)