Emanuel Ax with the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra

Boston music critic David Moran said of Emanuel Ax’s performance of Beethoven: “To my knowledge there has never been piano performance more beautiful, cushier, richer … never before another of such tone and evenness and roundness. Emanuel Ax is simply superhuman in these respects.”

World-renowned pianist Ax launched the SDSO’s centennial season with Beethoven’s “Emperor” Concerto in May, 2021. This performance marks the finale of Mr. Ax’s week-long SDSO residency, including concerts at local schools, hospitals, and community centers.

Emanuel Ax.

Lisa Marie Mazzucco

Delta David Gier, conductor

Emanuel Ax, piano

Beethoven / Piano Concerto No. 5, Op. 73 “Emperor”

Beethoven / Symphony No. 7

SDPB1: Thursday, Oct. 21, 8pm (7 MT) & Sunday, Oct. 24, 1pm (Noon MT)