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The Houston Symphony's Young Professionals Backstage cordially invites you to an evening of Barbecue, Beer & Beethoven! During our first event of 2012, hear the Houston Symphony perform Beethoven's famous Symphony No. 5, followed by an exclusive party backstage at Jones Hall.

At the party, get ready to indulge in delicious Hickory Hollow Barbecue; beer courtesy of Saint Arnold Brewing Company; wine and the music of DJ Gracie Chavez. Spend the evening mingling with other YPBers and Houston Symphony Musicians; pose in the Monsterbooth photo booth; get your line dancing on *and* enter YPB's first ever Best Boots contest!

Barbecue, Beer & Beethoven

Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012

Pre-concert mixer + cash bar :: 7 p.m.

Concert, Beethoven's Fifth :: 8 p.m.

Post-concert backstage party :: 10:30 p.m.

Tickets are $40 and include the concert + all-inclusive after party!

To purchase, click here and enter promo code YPB on the ticket purchase page: http://www.houstonsymphony.org/calendar/view.aspx?id=3667

About this concert:

Beethoven's Fifth - Thursday, February 23, 2012

John Storgårds, conductor

Colin Currie, percussion

Brahms: Tragic Overture

Rautavaara: Incantations for Percussion and Orchestra

Beethoven: Symphony No. 5

Experience the drama of Beethoven’s most famous work. You’ll hear the contrast between breathless tenderness and the powerful, triumphal finale. Plus, meet Colin Currie, a star in the world of solo percussion, for whom Rautavaara composed the provocative concerto, Incantations.

For more information about YPB, visit houstonsymphony.org/ypb.