2/23/14: This week on "Front Row Center:" Michael Marsolek talks with Darko Butorac, music director and conductor of the Missoula Symphony Orchestra, about the film, recital, choral and orchestral events scheduled in "Beethoven Week," February 28th - March 9th.

** Update: due to weather, Lisa Smirnova's Feb. 28th recital has been rescheduled for 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 4, in the Music Recital Hall, University of Montana.**

Lisa Smirnova, Solo Piano Recital,

Tuesday, March 4th | 7:30pm
Music Recital Hall, UM Music Building

• Suite in E Major, “The Harmonious Blacksmith” – George Frideric Handel
• Sonata in C sharp minor, “The Moonlight” – Ludwig van Beethoven
• Sonata in D minor, “The Tempest” – Ludwig van Beethoven
• Sonetto del Patrarca No. 104 – Franz Liszt
• Hungarian Rhapsody No. 12 – Franz Liszt

Screening of the Film,"Immortal Beloved,"

 Sunday, March 2 | The Wilma Theatre, starring Gary Oldman & Isabella Rosellini. 1994. 121 minutes. Rated R.

• 5:00PM - Pre-function at the Top Hat Lounge
• 6:45PM - Pre-movie comments from Darko on the Wilma stage
• 7:00PM - Film Begins

     Family Friendly Friday, 

Friday, March 7 | 6:00pm | The Top Hat Lounge

Bring your kids for a Musical instrument "Petting Zoo" and interact with student musicians & Symphony personalities.

      The Missoula Symphony Orchestra, Darko Butorac, Music Director, presents:

BAM! BEETHOVEN

 Featuring Lisa Smirnova, piano
March 8, 2014 - 7:30pm & March 9, 2014 - 3:00pm
Dennison Theatre

Ludwig van Beethoven:

• Egmont Overture
• Piano Concerto No. 4
• Calm Sea & Prosperous Voyage
• “Mir ist so Wunderbar” from Fidelio
• Choral Fantasy